Through his legal team, Prince Harry has confirmed that he does not feel safe returning to Britain.

On February 18 the Duke of Sussex’s lawyer made a statement to the High Court in London in a preliminary hearing to address the question of police protection for the Sussexes. “This claim is about the fact that the claimant does not feel safe when he is in the U.K. given the security arrangements that were applied to him in June 2021 and will continue to be applied to him if he decides to come back,” attorney Shaheed Fatima said at the Royal Courts of Justice, per The Guardian.

Fatima continued, “And, of course, it should go without saying that he wants to come back: to see family and friends and to continue to support the charities that are so close to his heart. Most of all, this is, and always will be, his home.”

Prince Harry, Meghan Meghan, and their son Archie first lost their taxpayer-funded police protection when they stepped away from being working royals in 2020 and have spoken about the need for security on multiple occasions. (When the family first relocated to California, they stayed at one of Tyler Perry’s properties because he also gave them the use of his security team.)

In 2020, Prince Harry reportedly offered to pay for U.K. police protection from his own funds when in Britain, citing threats from neo-Nazis, but was not allowed to do so. In January 2022 his legal team sought another judicial review to allow the royal to pay for his own security team while in the U.K. At the time Prince Harry released a statement alluding to “compromised” security during his last visit to the U.K., to unveil a statue of his late mother, Princess Diana.

The statement from January referenced an incident in which the royal was “chased by photographers” as he left a charity event. Notably, a chase from photographers also contributed to the death of his mother, and Harry has previously spoken about his fear of history repeating itself.

“While [Prince Harry’s] role within the Institution has changed, his profile as a member of the Royal Family has not,” the statement emphasized. “Nor has the threat to him and his family.”

Despite garnering her first Oscar nomination for playing Prince William and Prince Harry’s mother Princess Diana in the critically-acclaimed biopic, Spencer, Kristen Stewart doesn’t keep up with current-day royals drama. In fact, she didn’t even realize the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had made a permanent move to California.

In a new interview for Vanity Fair‘s annual Hollywood Issue, the Twilight star reacted to the news by saying, “That’s so funny. I wonder where.” It’s not that Stewart is actively avoiding royal gossip over a sense of moral superiority. She adds, “I’m no better than anyone! Of course, I want to know.”

Still, the actor says she couldn’t even bring herself to watch Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s now-famous interview with Oprah Winfrey in full when it aired in March 2021. “It was almost too hot to touch in terms of how personal it was for me at that time,” Stewart explained. The actor had finished filming Spencer less than a month before. 

After being told that the couple settled in Santa Barbara (Montecito, to be more specific), Stewart said, “That makes sense. It’s really nice up there.” 

Kristen Stewart did, of course, do a lot of research into Princess Diana’s life and marriage to Prince Charles, the demise of which is the focus of Spencer. “One of the remarkable things is that she was so friendless,” Stewart said of the late Diana. “I’m constantly going, ‘Where was your fucking homie?'”

In the bombshell Oprah interview, Prince Harry spoke openly about his late mother’s dissatisfaction with royal life, and the strength he found in Markle. “I’m just really relieved and happy to be sitting here, talking to you with my wife by my side because I can’t begin to imagine what it must’ve been like for [my mother] going through this process by herself all the years ago,” he said at the time. “It’s been unbelievably tough on the two of us, but at least we have each other.”

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Patrick J. Adams is tired of haters coming for Meghan Markle in his mentions.

On January 12, the Suits actor, who starred alongside the Duchess of Sussex on the popular lawyer drama, took to Twitter to denounce fans who try to drag him into discourse about the royal family. 

“Hello to the people and many bots debating all things Markle and including me in the conversation,” Adams began his tweet. “I just want you to know a couple things. 1. I don’t read any of it. 2. Life is short. 3. There has to got to be better things for you to be doing. Even you, bots. #botbetter.”

This is not the first time Patrick J. Adams has come to Meghan Markle’s defense, though the last time he was speaking out against the royal family directly. After it was announced that Markle and Prince Harry would be sitting down with Oprah Winfrey, Adams spoke out against what he believed to be a targeted campaign against her by the press and the monarchy.

“Meghan Markle and I spent the better part of a decade working together on Suits. From day one she was an enthusiastic, kind, cooperative, giving, joyful, and supportive member of our television family,” he wrote in March 2021. “She remained that person and colleague as fame, prestige and power accrued.” The actor then described Markle as “a powerful woman with a deep sense of morality,” adding that he’s watched her navigate her life since marrying Prince Harry “in astonishment.”

“She fell in love, moved to a new country, became a household name across the entire globe, and began the difficult work of trying to find her place in a family dynamic that can at best be described as complicated and at worst, seemingly archaic, and toxic,” he continued. “It sickened me to read the endless racist, slanderous, clickbaiting vitriol spewed in her direction from all manner of media across the UK and the world, but I also knew that Meghan was stronger than people realized or understood and they would regret underestimating her.”

As for his thoughts on the royal family’s conveniently-timed investigation into Markle’s behavior towards staff, he wrote: “It’s OBSCENE that the Royal Family, [whose] newest member is currently GROWING INSIDE OF HER, is promoting and amplifying accusations of ‘bullying’ against a woman who herself was basically forced to [flee] the UK in order protect her family and her own mental health.”

He continued, “IMO, this newest chapter and it’s timing is just another stunning example of the shamelessness of a institution that has outlived its relevance, is way overdrawn on credibility and apparently bankrupt of decency.”

Long story short: We all could use a friend like Adams.

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Last year, skinimalism was the headlining beauty trend of 2021. It saw makeup application become more minimal and our focus on beautiful healthy-looking skin intensify. This year, cosmetic treatments will have much the same, um, treatment. 

We’re still in the market for products and procedures that bring the best out of our complexion, but for many, we want to take a more natural and subtle approach, which is perhaps why Biotulin’s Supreme Skin Gel, the serum dubbed “Botox in a bottle” is firmly back on the map.

The skincare hero rose to prominence back in 2017 when Michelle Obama‘s makeup artist, Carl Ray, let slip that Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge had recommended it to the then-First Lady of America. “Michelle Obama has been using this organic Botox gel regularly on the recommendation of Kate Middleton,’ the MUA told Celebrities Style magazine. High praise indeed, from two of the world’s most photographed women. It’s also been reported that Kate spread the word to her sister-in-law, Meghan Markle, too, who was won over by it’s natural credentials.

And the royal seal of approval doesn’t stop there. Queen Letizia of Spain is also said to be a huge fan, according to her little sister, Telma Ortiz Rocasolano, who told Spanish publication, Vida y Estilo, that she uses Biotulin as a natural alternative to Botox. “Letizia is already by nature a very beautiful woman. She knows that plastic surgery is something that would only hurt, something you do not need,” Telma revealed, adding her sister “completely rejects Botox treatments.”

With such a high profile fan following, the serum must be next-level, so what’s the deal? It’s said to smooth skin on an organic basis as part of your daily skincare routine. The main ingredient, spilanthol —a local anaesthetic derived from the extract of the Acmella Oleracea (or paracress) plant—works by reducing muscle contraction, thereby reducing wrinkles, particularly around the eye area and between the brows. And additional plant extracts help to moisturize and hydrate, alongside hyaluronic acid. It looks like there’s receipts, too. According to the brand, independent efficacy studies have shown that skin can start to look firmer in as little as an hour.

The good news is that despite its exclusive clientele, the serum is available to pick up on Amazon for around $65. So, if you’re in the market for some smoothing action without any needles involved, this mega serum comes highly recommended. 

This story originally appeared on Glamour UK. 

The queen reportedly chose to have a photo of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex removed from her desk during the taping, while displaying a large photo of the Cambridge family, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. 

“The queen hasn’t decided what to do about [Prince Harry’s decision to leave],” Andersen told Us Weekly. “There’s a point at which—just before she gives a speech to the director on set—[she is] asked which photographs she wants in the shot next to her.” The queen reportedly pointed to a photo of the Sussex family and said, “We won’t be needing that one.” 

The omission of his family was reportedly painful for Prince Harry. “I think that was a hurtful [thing for him to see],” Andersen continued. “A friend of Harry’s told me that he felt that he was being erased in a sense from the family. And it was right after that, that they made their [decision to leave the U.K.]. I think that was one of the things that prompted them to issue the statement that they were stepping back from royal [life for a] full-time real life.”

He continued, “It seems very subtle, but when you think about it, when somebody cuts you out of the family album, so to speak, it’s a pretty strong message.” 

This year, the only photo featured on the White Drawing Room desk at Windsor Castle was of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. 

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As ready as we are for this crazy year to end, we are devoted to making the most of Christmas 2021. Look us in the eye and tell us you don’t need a little holiday sparkle! And while the Omicron variant has made big parties an iffy idea at best, many families will be able to have intimate celebrations with vaccines, boosters, and testing. Hey, even Kris Jenner was willing to cancel her big annual holiday bash.

Of course, Hollywood’s A-List still wanted to get into the holiday spirit, and tons of celebrities made the most of the season with gifts, trees, decorations, and seasonal treats. From the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch dropping her first single (who saw that coming?) to Octavia Spencer’s genius idea for making 2022 great, it’s truly been a creative and unexpected X-mas.

Here’s how your favorite celebrities celebrated Christmas 2021:

The Kardashian-Jenners

Kris Jenner reportedly canceled her annual holiday party because of rising Covid numbers, but that didn’t stop the matriarch from partnering up with her daughter Kourtney Kardashian and son-in-law-to-be Travis Barker to record her own version of “Jingle Bells.” Kooky fun!

“Kris will still get her daughters and grandkids together on Christmas Eve, but that’s it,” a source also told TMZ.

On December 24, Kim Kardashian shared some adorable Christmas photos featuring Kris, Khloé Kardashian, Khloé’s 3-year-old daughter True, Rob Kardashian’s 5-year-old daughter Dream, and Kim’s children: 8-year-old North, 6-year-old Saint, 3-year-old Chicago, and 2-year-old Psalm, according to People. 

Khloé shared a few more:

While that part of the Kardashian-Jenner clan was decked out in PJs, Kendall Jenner shared a more glam series of photos, wearing a full-on gown in front of two Christmas trees.

Kate Middleton and Prince William

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a message on Christmas after the Queen canceled the Royal Family’s gathering in Sandringham. “This Christmas will be different to what so many of us had planned,” they wrote in an Instagram post on December 25. “From those who are alone or having to isolate away from loved ones, to the incredible people supporting our NHS and caring for those most in need — we are thinking of you. W & C.”

Reese Witherspoon

On December 23rd, the Legally Blonde star called her Big Little Lies co-star Laura Dern to wish her a Merry Christmas and, we assume, co-ordinate Secret Santa for all the Power Ladies of the industry. Except Dern didn’t pick up. Dernit.

Laura Dern

The very next day, Dern called Witherspoon back…and Reese didn’t pick up! Dern also revealed she was enjoying some cookies with her sister. Oh, you ladies.

Kelly Clarkson

The “Wrapped In Red” singer told followers she was looking forward to spending the holiday with her kids.

Alex Rodriguez

The former Yankees slugger revealed that his December 24th plans included yoga and hanging with his family and friends, plus eating some traditional Dominican dishes. Yum!

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen

Based on a recent Instagram post, it appears Legend and Teigen took the kids to spend the holidays in a very cozy cabin where they’ve been taking some “very cold strolls” and toasting marshmallows. 

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wished fans a happy holiday by sharing a family photo featuring their 2-year-old son Archie and six-month-old daughter, Lilibet Diana. It was the first image they have shared of their newest addition, who was born in June.

“This year, 2021, we welcomed our daughter, Lilibet, to the world. Archie made us a ‘Mama’ and a ‘Papa’, and Lili made us a family,” they wrote underneath the photo taken by Alexi Lubomirski. “As we look forward to 2022, we have made donations on your behalf to several organizations that honor and protect families – from those being relocated from Afghanistan, to American families in need of paid parental leave.”

The couple finished their holiday message, writing, “Wishing you a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year, from our family to yours! As ever, Harry, Meghan, Archie & Lili.”

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All I want for Christmas is to listen to Jennifer Coolidge read The Nightmare Before Christmas about 100 more times. Thank you, Netflix.

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The first photo of baby Lilibet is here, courtesy of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s 2021 holiday card.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared their holiday well-wishes on Thursday, December 23, with a family photo featuring their 2-year-old son Archie and six-month-old daughter, Lilibet Diana, who was born in June. 

“This year, 2021, we welcomed our daughter, Lilibet, to the world. Archie made us a ‘Mama’ and a ‘Papa’, and Lili made us a family,” they wrote underneath the photo taken by Alexi Lubomirski. “As we look forward to 2022, we have made donations on your behalf to several organizations that honor and protect families – from those being relocated from Afghanistan, to American families in need of paid parental leave.”

After a series of links to organizations they support, the couple finished their holiday message, writing, “Wishing you a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year, from our family to yours!

The card was shared by Team Rubicon, a veteran-run disaster response organization supported by the Archewell Foundation. “We’re grateful to Archewell Foundation and Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their support of our efforts to welcome Afghan families into communities across the country,” a statement on their website read. “We are honored to be amongst the organizations featured in their family’s holiday card this year.

The statement continued, “Our team was thrilled to have the opportunity to meet The Duke and Duchess of Sussex earlier this year at one of the sites we supported, Task Force Liberty, in New Jersey. Afghan family resettlement is a deeply personal mission for our volunteers and with this generous donation, it is our privilege to be able to support them as they transition into their new homes in the new year.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry first announced Lili’s birth back in June, though they did not share any photos of their newborn daughter until now. “Lili was born on Friday, June 4, at 11:40 a.m. in the trusted care of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. She weighed 7 lb. 11 oz. Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home,” the statement read, per People. “Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales.”

The statement continued, “This is the second child for the couple, who also have a two-year-old son named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The Duke and Duchess thank you for your warm wishes and prayers as they enjoy this special time as a family.”

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The reported estrangement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the royal family remains a source of stress for Kate Middleton and Prince William, per a People insider.

After the Sussexes relocated to California, marking an unprecedented exit from being working members of the royal family, the Duchess of Cambridge has reportedly been “really, really upset about it all,” according to People. “Everything with Harry and Meghan has been hugely stressful, but if anything, it’s pulled [her and William] closer together. She was upset about it because [William] was so upset. Seeing her husband so distraught was tough.”

In March, Meghan and Harry gave a tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey, revealing allegations of mistreatment and racism from the rest of the royal family. During the chat Markle expanded on rumors that she and Kate Middleton had a “feud.” Prince William did not respond favorably to the interview’s allegations, telling a Sky News reporter on March 11, “We are very much not a racist family,” according to People.

Markle doesn’t intend for the public to pick sides between herself and Middleton, though. As she told Winfrey, “If you love me, you don’t have to hate her. And if you love her, you don’t have to hate me.”

For months, reports have showed optimism about the Duchesses rekindling their relationship. An insider told Us Weekly in August that the Duchesses were closer than ever. perhaps even starting a Netflix collaboration on “a documentary that will spotlight Kate’s charity work and the huge impact she’s made with her philanthropy.” However, Omid Scobie, coauthor of Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family, called those reports “wishful thinking.” 

For now, we know the Duchess of Cambridge remains focused on quality time with her family, especially with the family Christmas card picture that was taken on a private vacation to Jordan. 

On Thursday, December 2, Meghan Markle released a powerful statement after winning a court appeal against the U.K. tabloid The Mail on Sunday, writing, “These harmful practices don’t happen once in a blue moon—they are a daily fail that divide us, and we all deserve better.”

Markle filed a privacy and copyright infringement case against the tabloid’s publisher Associated Newspapers. As People reports, The Duchess of Sussex sued The Mail on Sunday for “invasion of privacy, infringement of data protection rights and copyright infringement for printing extracts of what her lawyers describe as a ‘private and confidential letter sent to her father, Thomas Markle, in August 2018.'” 

Per NBC, senior judge Geoffrey Vos said the contents of Markle’s letter to her father “were personal, private, and not matters of legitimate public interest.”

You can read Meghan Markle’s full statement below:

“This is a victory not just for me, but for anyone who has ever felt scared to stand up for what’s right. While this win is precedent setting, what matters most is that we are now collectively brave enough to reshape a tabloid industry that conditions people to be cruel, and profits from the lies and pain that they create.

From day one, I have treated this lawsuit as an important measure of right versus wrong. The defendant has treated it as a game with no rules. The longer they dragged it out, the more they could twist facts and manipulate the public (even during the appeal itself), making a straightforward case extraordinarily convoluted in order to generate more headlines and sell more newspapers—a model that rewards chaos above truth. In the nearly three years since this began, I have been patient in the face of deception, intimidation, and calculated attacks.

Today, the courts ruled in my favor—again—cementing that The Mail on Sunday, owned by Lord Jonathan Rothermere, has broken the law. The courts have held the defendant to account, and my hope is that we all begin to do the same. Because as far removed as it may seem from your personal life, it’s not. Tomorrow it could be you. These harmful practices don’t happen once in a blue moon—they are a daily fail that divide us, and we all deserve better.”

This is a major victory for Markle, who has been the target of British tabloids since she joined the royal family in 2018. Both Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, have continued to call out the media for its cruel practices. In November, Prince Harry criticized the media’s treatment of Markle, calling the term “Megxit” misogynistic. 

ICYMI, Meghan Markle has great skin. Wondering how you could get it for yourself? The best Tatcha Black Friday deals 2021 are here to help. In addition to regular face massages and good genes, you can now score part of her stacked skin-care routine for less. The Japanese-inspired beauty brand rarely goes on sale, so now is the time to stock up on some of the same award-winning products that give Markle her signature luminous glow.

The hero product in her routine is Tatcha’s Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder, and now it’s easier to get one step closer to Markle’s glow, thanks to the best Tatcha Black Friday deals 2021. From now through December 1, you can get 20% off any order (excluding gift cards and sets) with code CYBER21 and a free gift when you spend $100 or more. That means cult-loved products like The Water Cream and The Essence at a fraction of the regular price—and Tatcha sales don’t happen often, so it’s worth loading up your cart, stat. 

As for that skin-care staple of Markle’s, the exfoliator in question is the rare scrub you can use every day without messing up your skin. Because while other scrubs typically rely on ground-up shell powder or mild acids to clear off your dead skin, Tatcha’s formula uses a gentle combination of extra-fine rice bran and papaya enzymes. Per Markle, “It just sort of foams on your face and gives you a really subtle exfoliation.” That foam forms when water has activated the scrub and then comes for dullness, leaving nothing but smooth skin behind.

If you’re looking for more top-shelf inspo, Markle’s makeup artist and longtime friend Daniel Martin swears by The Silk Canvas for its skin-priming abilities. The AAPI-owned beauty brand is also responsible for two frequent Sephora best-sellers. Year after year, Tatcha’s Water Cream is one of the retailer’s best-selling moisturizers, unsurprising given its oil-free gel texture. Heaviness isn’t in the Tatcha lexicon; the moisturizer sinks into your skin in two seconds flat, yet it keeps your skin hydrated for hours. Similarly lightweight is the brand’s under-eye cream and concealer hybrid, The Pearl, which has a pearlized formula that reflects light as it lays down hyaluronic acid and brightening niacinamide.

The best part? All of these much-loved Tatcha products will be on sale through Cyber Monday. (We’d recommend hitting the checkout button fast, though, because these items move—and you’ll be hard-pressed to find them anywhere other than the Tatcha website.) Reminder: If you’re planning to pick up something as a gift, now’s the time to shop so you can avoid any potential holiday shipping delays.

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