The warning comes as a debate over paparazzi photos was reignited after some sections of the press broke a self-imposed embargo introduced after the death of Prince Harry’s mother, Diana, more than two decades ago.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will no longer be considered working members of the British royal family, the Buckingham Palace said yesterday. The couple will no longer be able to use ''royal highness'' titles.

Harry, Meghan to give up royal titles

By Laura Clancy

After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced on their website and Instagram that they are going to “step back as ‘senior’ members of the royal family and work to become financially independent”, there was an explosion of interest on social media and the news. Everyone is asking what “financial independence” means, how this semi-separation will affect the monarchy, and whether the decision was affected by racist and sexist abuse against Markle.

Then there is media relations. The couple have said they will adapt their media approach for more “diverse and open access to their work”. This includes working with grassroots media organisations and more “credible” media outlets.

They will also be using “official communication channels” (the website and Instagram) to engage the public “directly”. Most notably, they will “no longer participate in the royal rota system” that determines which journalists can cover royal events in person – mostly royal correspondents from particular UK media outlets including the Daily Mail, The Times and The Sun. It all amounts to a clear attempt to take more control over how they are portrayed by the media – though they are arguably underestimating what is already in place.

No more priority access

The royal family need the media to function. They need to share their initiatives, patronages and philanthropic projects to appear to be “doing good”. This is, as I argue in my forthcoming book, a key mechanism through which to produce public consent for the monarchy.

They know this. Despite serious recent missteps – Prince Andrew’s disastrous Newsnight interview, for example – the monarchy run a very sophisticated PR programme. There is a constant battle over visibility: the monarchy must retain some semblance of fairytale and superiority (of being “above” politics, for example), or it risks being exposed as an institution invested in maintaining wealth and power at any cost. Therefore, visibility has to be tightly stage-managed. As political constitutionalist Walter Bagehot famously wrote: “We must not let in daylight upon magic”.

The royal rota system essentially means that the monarchy has control over who covers their events, what access they get, and who they speak to. Royal correspondent for the Daily Express Richard Palmer has tweeted about how rota journalists are stationed so far away from the royals it becomes impossible to document what happens. This, he says, inevitably leads to a series of identical stories about “good work” or royal women’s clothing.

Media coverage of royal tours works similarly. A team of correspondents have their itinerary organised by Buckingham Palace. This model reflects the “embedded journalism” agreement established during the Vietnam war. The agreement saw reporters attached to a particular military unit and deployed to war zones alongside it. This led to issues around impartiality and objectivity since it essentially operated as Ministry of Defence propaganda.

Not that any mainstream UK news outlet is sufficiently critical about the monarchy anyway – particularly in terms of wealth inequality, racial inequality or neo/colonialism. But by controlling access, the royals remove a vital opportunity for scrutiny. In view of this, Harry and Meghan’s intention to step away from it is remarkable.

‘Credible’ journalism

This is not to dismiss the racist and sexist abuse that Meghan Markle has faced at points by certain (right-wing) media outlets. This ranged from articles littered with coded language that called her “exotic” to others that said outright that she was “straight outta Compton” and from “a gang-scarred home”. It raises serious questions about UK media-political alignments and ideologies, particularly at a time of growing far-right movements around the world.

Some coverage, however, such as criticism of the couple using private jets while campaigning against climate change, is entirely valid. Also, the couple’s statement that they will only be permitting “credible” journalists to cover their events begs the question, who gets to decide who is credible?

The National Union of Journalists has said that this is an attempt to “prevent the media from functioning and [compromises] the ability of journalists to do their jobs, which is completely unacceptable”. The new restriction, particularly in light of the couple’s recent statement about suing the Mail on Sunday for publishing a private letter that Markle had sent to her father, feels like a sweeping criticism of all journalists and media organisations. While many have been particularly vicious towards Markle – the Mail on Sunday in particular – others such as Hello! have barely said a negative word about the royals in their history. This raises a different set of questions around bias.

The couple’s need to shape a new kind of royal relationship with the media justifiably raises issues about the practice of royal reporting, the role of the royal correspondent and the structural racism that exists within parts of the British media. It also exposes the battle for control over the royal narrative. As of yet, however, it is unclear whether circumventing the royal rota and carving a new path for engagement will give the Sussexes more say in the story that is told or how much they are hounded in the long run. As the news settles, it seems like things are just the same as they have always been. 
 
(Laura Clancy is Postdoctoral fellow, Lancaster University)

(This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/harry-meghan-and-a-right-royal-battle-for-control-129715">original article</a>)

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)&nbsp; 
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By Laura Clancy After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced on their website and Instagram that they are going to “step back as ‘senior’ members of the royal family and work to become financially independent”, there was an explosion of interest on social media and the news.

By Laura Clancy After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced on their website and Instagram that they are going to “step back as ‘senior’ members of the royal family and work to become financially independent”, there was an explosion of interest on social media and the news. Everyone is asking what “financial independence” means, how this semi-separation will affect the monarchy, and whether the decision was affected by racist and sexist abuse against Markle. Then there is media relations. The couple have said they will adapt their media approach for more “diverse and open access to their work”. This includes working with grassroots media organisations and more “credible” media outlets. They will also be using “official communication channels” (the website and Instagram) to engage the public “directly”. Most notably, they will “no longer participate in the royal rota system” that determines which journalists can cover royal events in person – mostly royal correspondents from particular UK media outlets including the Daily Mail, The Times and The Sun. It all amounts to a clear attempt to take more control over how they are portrayed by the media – though they are arguably underestimating what is already in place. No more priority access The royal family need the media to function. They need to share their initiatives, patronages and philanthropic projects to appear to be “doing good”. This is, as I argue in my forthcoming book, a key mechanism through which to produce public consent for the monarchy. They know this. Despite serious recent missteps – Prince Andrew’s disastrous Newsnight interview, for example – the monarchy run a very sophisticated PR programme. There is a constant battle over visibility: the monarchy must retain some semblance of fairytale and superiority (of being “above” politics, for example), or it risks being exposed as an institution invested in maintaining wealth and power at any cost. Therefore, visibility has to be tightly stage-managed. As political constitutionalist Walter Bagehot famously wrote: “We must not let in daylight upon magic”. The royal rota system essentially means that the monarchy has control over who covers their events, what access they get, and who they speak to. Royal correspondent for the Daily Express Richard Palmer has tweeted about how rota journalists are stationed so far away from the royals it becomes impossible to document what happens. This, he says, inevitably leads to a series of identical stories about “good work” or royal women’s clothing. Media coverage of royal tours works similarly. A team of correspondents have their itinerary organised by Buckingham Palace. This model reflects the “embedded journalism” agreement established during the Vietnam war. The agreement saw reporters attached to a particular military unit and deployed to war zones alongside it. This led to issues around impartiality and objectivity since it essentially operated as Ministry of Defence propaganda. Not that any mainstream UK news outlet is sufficiently critical about the monarchy anyway – particularly in terms of wealth inequality, racial inequality or neo/colonialism. But by controlling access, the royals remove a vital opportunity for scrutiny. In view of this, Harry and Meghan’s intention to step away from it is remarkable. ‘Credible’ journalism This is not to dismiss the racist and sexist abuse that Meghan Markle has faced at points by certain (right-wing) media outlets. This ranged from articles littered with coded language that called her “exotic” to others that said outright that she was “straight outta Compton” and from “a gang-scarred home”. It raises serious questions about UK media-political alignments and ideologies, particularly at a time of growing far-right movements around the world. Some coverage, however, such as criticism of the couple using private jets while campaigning against climate change, is entirely valid. Also, the couple’s statement that they will only be permitting “credible” journalists to cover their events begs the question, who gets to decide who is credible? The National Union of Journalists has said that this is an attempt to “prevent the media from functioning and [compromises] the ability of journalists to do their jobs, which is completely unacceptable”. The new restriction, particularly in light of the couple’s recent statement about suing the Mail on Sunday for publishing a private letter that Markle had sent to her father, feels like a sweeping criticism of all journalists and media organisations. While many have been particularly vicious towards Markle – the Mail on Sunday in particular – others such as Hello! have barely said a negative word about the royals in their history. This raises a different set of questions around bias. The couple’s need to shape a new kind of royal relationship with the media justifiably raises issues about the practice of royal reporting, the role of the royal correspondent and the structural racism that exists within parts of the British media. It also exposes the battle for control over the royal narrative. As of yet, however, it is unclear whether circumventing the royal rota and carving a new path for engagement will give the Sussexes more say in the story that is told or how much they are hounded in the long run. As the news settles, it seems like things are just the same as they have always been. (Laura Clancy is Postdoctoral fellow, Lancaster University) (This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Harry, Meghan, and a right royal battle for control

Britain's Prince Harry will make his first public appearance today since Queen Elizabeth has approved to the wishes of her grandson and his wife Meghan Markel to step back from their senior royal roles and seek more independent future. The monarch agreed to the pair's wishes during an emergency meeting in Sandringham, days after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the bombshell announcement. Watch report:

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Are Harry and Meghan bored by the ceremonial nature of their jobs? Will the royals quit their family business too? What next for duke and duchess of Sussex? WION's Palki Sharma gets the latest from the Royal 'mess' in the United Kingdom. #Gravitas #RoyalMess #UK #Sussex #SussexCouple

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The highly unusual meeting was called after the couple's bombshell announcement last week that they wished to step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family. #WION #QueenVictoria #RoyalFamily

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Queen Elizabeth has called her grandson Prince Harry to discuss future arrangements for him and his wife, Meghan, after couple's shock announcement that they want to step back from royal duties. #QueenElizabeth #PrinceHarry #BritishRoyalFamily #WION

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The Queen has now called for an urgent solution to Prince Harry and wife Meghan crisis. According to UK Media Queen Elizabeth and senior Royals have called for a workable solution within days and not weeks. In a recent development to this news, Prince Harry and Meghan have unveiled a new website and media strategy. #PrinceHarry #Queen #Royals #UK #WION #Meghan

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As Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan prepare to live a more private lifestyle, security experts give a peak inside the world of protecting high profile figures.

'Could cost millions' - private security expert says regarding protecting Prince Harry and Meghan

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will step back from senior roles in Britain's royal family and spend more time in North America, they said on January 8, an announcement that appears to have taken his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, by surprise. After a turbulent year which saw a widening rift with the media and a falling-out with elder brother Prince William, Harry said the couple hoped to become financially independent and set up a new charity while continuing some royal duties. #Royals #PrinceHarry #SeniorRoyals #Meghan #Queen #RoyalSplit #Sussexes

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Sussexes to step back as senior royals

Prince Harry who was on a solo visit to Japan received a beautiful compliment from a school kid which will surely make your day better. While visiting with a group of local schoolchildren before Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, the Duke of Sussex shared a sweet moment with a student who commented on how handsome he was as they posed for a group photograph, reported a magazine.

Prince Harry who was on a solo visit to Japan received a beautiful compliment from a school kid which will surely make your day better. While visiting with a group of local schoolchildren before Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, the Duke of Sussex shared a sweet moment with a student who commented on how handsome he was as they posed for a group photograph, reported a magazine. View this post on Instagram Hello Japan 🇯🇵 Ahead of attending the @rugbyworldcup 2019 Final in Japan, The Duke of Sussex has today visited the new Para Arena training centre in Tokyo to view training sessions including wheelchair rugby, boccia and powerlifting. #RWC2019 #RWCFinal His Royal Highness met athletes to hear about their Tokyo 2020 Paralympics qualification preparations. The Duke also met a group of local schoolchildren, including from the Yokohama area, where Paralympics GB will be based for pre-Games training. The Duke was present the last time England and South Africa met in the Rugby World Cup Final in Paris in 2007. HRH became Patron of RFU All Schools in 2013 and was made Patron of the Rugby Football Union in 2017, a role Her Majesty The Queen had previously held. 📷 PA Images A post shared by The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily) on Nov 2, 2019 at 1:34am PDT × In an adorable clip posted on The Royal Family Channel Twitter account, 35-year-old Harry is playfully pointing to his wedding ring and saying, I'm married! much to the delight of the rest of the children, who could be heard laughing. Ahead of the match, Harry also had a laugh with Japanese Paralympic hopefuls, after finding out that one of them was rooting for South Africa to defeat England. I'll have a word later, Harry quipped. "You might not be getting selected''. Following the match, which England lost 32-12, Harry gave South African President Cyril Ramaphosa a big hug in a sweet moment that was captured on the Sussex Royal Instagram account. View this post on Instagram Congratulations South Africa! Rugby World Cup champions 2019! • “Tonight was not England’s night, but the whole nation is incredibly proud of what @EnglandRugby have achieved over the past few months. Hold your heads high boys, you did an outstanding job and we couldn’t have asked more from you. To the whole of South Africa - rugby unites all of us in more ways than we can imagine, and tonight I have no doubt that it will unite all of you. After last month’s visit, I can’t think of a nation that deserves it more. Well done and enjoy! Arigatu gozaimasu Nihon 🇯🇵” - The Duke of Sussex #RWC2019 #RWCFinal Video © @rugbyworldcup Photo © PA A post shared by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) on Nov 2, 2019 at 6:13am PDT × ''Tonight was not England's night, but the whole nation is incredibly proud of what @EnglandRugby has achieved over the past few months. Hold your heads, high boys, you did an outstanding job and we couldn't have asked more from you," Harry wrote. View this post on Instagram A great effort by England in reaching the Rugby World Cup Final 2019 and congratulations to South Africa on winning a hard fought game. #RWC2019 #engvrsa A post shared by The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily) on Nov 2, 2019 at 4:52am PDT × "To the whole of South Africa - rugby unites all of us in more ways than we can imagine, and tonight I have no doubt that it will unite all of you. After last month's visit, I can't think of a nation that deserves it more. Well done and enjoy!" he added.

Prince Harry flattered by sweet compliment from Japanese school kid

Reacting to reports of a rift with his brother Prince William, Prince Harry said that the two have both good days&nbsp;and bad days&nbsp;and added that the two are on different paths at the moment. 
 
The Duke opened up about his relationship with brother William in the documentary 'Harry &amp; Meghan: An African Journey'&nbsp;which aired on Sunday. On being asked if the rumors of a rift between the two were true, the royal laughed and said the two are on different paths in life. 
 
"Part of this role and part of this job, this family, being under the pressure that it's under, inevitably stuff happens. But look, we're brothers, we'll always be brothers. We're certainly on different paths at the moment but I'll always be there for him and as I know he'll always be there for me," the Duke said in the documentary, cited by a news agency. 
 
Harry also accepted the fact that the brother bond isn't the same anymore and they "don't see each other as much as we used to". "Because we're so busy, but I love him dearly. The majority of this stuff [in the press&nbsp;is created out of nothing, but as brothers, you know, you have good days, you have bad days," the royal continued. 
 
The news comes after Harry and wife Meghan Markle in May, ended their involvement in the royal foundation set up with William and wife Kate Middleton following rumors of a division between the couples. 
 
The British press had earlier reported the trouble aroused due to tension between the royal sisters-in-law, however, royal watchers including filmmaker Nick Bullen had suggested that it was between the siblings. 
 
"All brothers fall out. All families fall out. Their fallout at the moment is becoming public," he had told news agency in March.

Reacting to reports of a rift with his brother Prince William, Prince Harry said that the two have both good days and bad days and added that the two are on different paths at the moment.

Reacting to reports of a rift with his brother Prince William, Prince Harry said that the two have both good days and bad days and added that the two are on different paths at the moment. The Duke opened up about his relationship with brother William in the documentary 'Harry & Meghan: An African Journey' which aired on Sunday. On being asked if the rumors of a rift between the two were true, the royal laughed and said the two are on different paths in life. "Part of this role and part of this job, this family, being under the pressure that it's under, inevitably stuff happens. But look, we're brothers, we'll always be brothers. We're certainly on different paths at the moment but I'll always be there for him and as I know he'll always be there for me," the Duke said in the documentary, cited by a news agency. Harry also accepted the fact that the brother bond isn't the same anymore and they "don't see each other as much as we used to". "Because we're so busy, but I love him dearly. The majority of this stuff [in the press is created out of nothing, but as brothers, you know, you have good days, you have bad days," the royal continued. The news comes after Harry and wife Meghan Markle in May, ended their involvement in the royal foundation set up with William and wife Kate Middleton following rumors of a division between the couples. The British press had earlier reported the trouble aroused due to tension between the royal sisters-in-law, however, royal watchers including filmmaker Nick Bullen had suggested that it was between the siblings. "All brothers fall out. All families fall out. Their fallout at the moment is becoming public," he had told news agency in March.

Prince Harry says he and Prince William are on different paths

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the opening of the new Hollywood film The Lion King, in London on Sunday. The royal couple arrived walking to the tune of "Can You Feel The Love Tonight." Music and film stars also arrived at the opening, including Elton John, Donald Glover, Seth Rogen and Florence Kasumba.

Meghan and Harry attend UK premiere of 'The Lion King;' Seth Rogen, Pharrell, Keegan-Michael Key react

The renovations undertaken by Prince Harry and Meghan to turn Frogmore Cottage into their family home came at a price of 2.4 million pounds, or about $3 million, for British taxpayers, according to figures released today by the Royal Household.

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US President Donald Trump arrives in Britain on Monday for a state visit laden with diplomatic peril, after taking a dig at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tells-uk-to-walk-away-if-eu-does-not-give-what-it-wants-in-brexit-report-223648">outgoing Prime Minister Theresa</a> May over Brexit and demanding she be tougher in dealing with China's Huawei.

Trump and his wife, Melania, will be treated to a display of British royal pageantry during the June 3-5 visit: lunch with Queen Elizabeth, tea with heir Prince Charles, a banquet at Buckingham Palace and a tour of Westminster Abbey, coronation church of English monarchs for 1,000 years.

Beyond the pomp, though, the US president also brings demands: He has praised a more radical Brexit-supporting potential successor to May and his envoys have urged a tougher British stance towards Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.

"So we will be going to the UK, I think it will be very important, it certainly will be very interesting, there's lot going on in the UK, and I am sure it is going to work out very well for them," Trump told reporters before departing.

"As you know they want to do trade with the United States, and I think there is an opportunity for a very big trade deal at some point in the near future. And we will see how that works out."

Trump was asked about reports that he had cast Meghan Markle, wife of Prince Harry, as "nasty" for criticising him.

"No, I made no bad comment," Trump told reporters. On Twitter he said: "I never called Meghan Markle "nasty." Made up by the Fake News Media, and they got caught cold!"

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But in what is likely to be the most unconventional state visit in recent memory, Trump has already waded far into British domestic politics.

In an interview with the Sunday Times newspaper, Trump said the next British leader should send arch-Brexiteer Nigel Farage to conduct talks with the EU.

"If they don't get what they want, I would walk away. If you don't get a fair deal, you walk away."

Trump repeated his backing for those candidates to succeed May who have said Britain must leave on the due date of October 31 with or without a deal.

Those candidates include former foreign secretary Boris Johnson, whom Trump praised in an interview with the Sun newspaper on Friday, along with former Brexit minister Dominic Raab and interior minister Sajid Javid.

Trump said it was a mistake for the Conservatives not to involve Farage, the Brexit Party leader, in talks with Brussels after his success in European Parliament elections last month.

A meeting with either Johnson, favourite to succeed May, or Farage, a populist anti-establishment campaigner, would be seen as a snub for May who is bowing out after failing to negotiate a Brexit deal that parliament could ratify.

On his last visit to the United Kingdom, in July last year, Trump shocked Britain's political establishment by hammering May's Brexit negotiation for being too weak with the EU and by praising rival Johnson as a "great" potential prime minister.

Brexit is the most significant geopolitical move for the United Kingdom since World War Two and if it ever happens then London will be more reliant on the United States as ties loosen with the other 27 members of the EU.

At a meeting with May, Trump will warn Britain that security cooperation could be hurt if London allows China's Huawei a role in building parts of the 5G network, the next generation of cellular technology.

The Trump administration has told allies not to use its 5G technology and equipment because of fears it would allow China to spy on sensitive communications and data. Huawei denies it is, or could be, a vehicle for Chinese intelligence.

US&nbsp;Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Britain last month it needed to change its attitude towards China and Huawei, casting the world's second largest economy as a threat to the West similar to that once posed by the Soviet Union.

Britain's so-called special relationship with the United States is an enduring alliance, but some British voters see Trump as crude, volatile and opposed to their values on issues ranging from global warming to his treatment of women.

US President Donald Trump arrives in Britain on Monday for a state visit laden with diplomatic peril, after taking a dig at outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May over Brexit and demanding she be tougher in dealing with China's Huawei.

US President Donald Trump arrives in Britain on Monday for a state visit laden with diplomatic peril, after taking a dig at outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May over Brexit and demanding she be tougher in dealing with China's Huawei. Trump and his wife, Melania, will be treated to a display of British royal pageantry during the June 3-5 visit: lunch with Queen Elizabeth, tea with heir Prince Charles, a banquet at Buckingham Palace and a tour of Westminster Abbey, coronation church of English monarchs for 1,000 years. Beyond the pomp, though, the US president also brings demands: He has praised a more radical Brexit-supporting potential successor to May and his envoys have urged a tougher British stance towards Chinese telecoms giant Huawei. "So we will be going to the UK, I think it will be very important, it certainly will be very interesting, there's lot going on in the UK, and I am sure it is going to work out very well for them," Trump told reporters before departing. "As you know they want to do trade with the United States, and I think there is an opportunity for a very big trade deal at some point in the near future. And we will see how that works out." Trump was asked about reports that he had cast Meghan Markle, wife of Prince Harry, as "nasty" for criticising him. "No, I made no bad comment," Trump told reporters. On Twitter he said: "I never called Meghan Markle "nasty." Made up by the Fake News Media, and they got caught cold!" I never called Meghan Markle “nasty.” Made up by the Fake News Media, and they got caught cold! Will @CNN, @nytimes and others apologize? Doubt it! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 2, 2019 × But in what is likely to be the most unconventional state visit in recent memory, Trump has already waded far into British domestic politics. In an interview with the Sunday Times newspaper, Trump said the next British leader should send arch-Brexiteer Nigel Farage to conduct talks with the EU. "If they don't get what they want, I would walk away. If you don't get a fair deal, you walk away." Trump repeated his backing for those candidates to succeed May who have said Britain must leave on the due date of October 31 with or without a deal. Those candidates include former foreign secretary Boris Johnson, whom Trump praised in an interview with the Sun newspaper on Friday, along with former Brexit minister Dominic Raab and interior minister Sajid Javid. Trump said it was a mistake for the Conservatives not to involve Farage, the Brexit Party leader, in talks with Brussels after his success in European Parliament elections last month. A meeting with either Johnson, favourite to succeed May, or Farage, a populist anti-establishment campaigner, would be seen as a snub for May who is bowing out after failing to negotiate a Brexit deal that parliament could ratify. On his last visit to the United Kingdom, in July last year, Trump shocked Britain's political establishment by hammering May's Brexit negotiation for being too weak with the EU and by praising rival Johnson as a "great" potential prime minister. Brexit is the most significant geopolitical move for the United Kingdom since World War Two and if it ever happens then London will be more reliant on the United States as ties loosen with the other 27 members of the EU. At a meeting with May, Trump will warn Britain that security cooperation could be hurt if London allows China's Huawei a role in building parts of the 5G network, the next generation of cellular technology. The Trump administration has told allies not to use its 5G technology and equipment because of fears it would allow China to spy on sensitive communications and data. Huawei denies it is, or could be, a vehicle for Chinese intelligence. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Britain last month it needed to change its attitude towards China and Huawei, casting the world's second largest economy as a threat to the West similar to that once posed by the Soviet Union. Britain's so-called special relationship with the United States is an enduring alliance, but some British voters see Trump as crude, volatile and opposed to their values on issues ranging from global warming to his treatment of women.

Very big trade deal possible, says Trump ahead of UK visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Sunday (May 19) mark the first year of their wedding anniversary. One year since Britain's Prince Harry married former American actress Meghan Markle, the global media remains captivated with the couple who are treated like Hollywood superstars.

Harry and Meghan celebrate first anniversary

In a gesture to congratulate Britain's royal couple Meghan and Harry for their new born baby, Mumbai Dabbawalas to send presents for baby Sussex.

Mumbai's Dabbawalas to send present for baby sussex

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex introduce their firstborn baby boy to the media within the walls of Windsor Castle. The baby boy's name is yet to be revealed, but Harry and Meghan say that he is an ever-changing 'bundle of joy', and both are delighted to be parents.

Prince Harry and Meghan introduce their son to the world

Tourists from around the world visiting Britain's Buckingham Palace on Monday said they were delighted that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, gave birth to a baby boy while they were holidaying in the country. The baby, who has not yet been named, was born in the early hours of the morning weighing 7 lbs 3oz (3.2 kg).

Tourists in London delighted by birth of royal baby boy

Tourists in Windsor awaited royal baby news on Monday (April 29) as Britain's Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan expect their first child.

Tourists in Windsor await Britain's royal baby

The world is currently waiting with bated breath for the arrival of the next royal baby, the first born of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

A look back at past Royal babies, ahead of the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's first child

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife&nbsp;Meghan Markle, arrived with the gift of much-needed rain and cheer on Wednesday for the rural Australian city of Dubbo, where farmers are struggling with a prolonged drought. 
 
The prince charmed the crowd at a picnic in the town`s main park, standing at a podium in the pouring rain with Meghan holding an umbrella over him, on the second day of their Pacific tour, which takes in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. 
 
"The rain is a gift!" Prince Harry told the thousands who had come out to see the royal couple in Dubbo, about 300 km (185 miles) northwest of Sydney. 
 
They had earlier visited a farm hit by the drought and Harry recalled his own stay on an Australian farm 15 years ago, where he said he was chased by countless cattle and perfected the Aussie salute of swatting flies. 
 
"You are the salt of the earth. Honest, hard-working, and as tough as they come," Harry said.&nbsp; 
 
In an issue close to his heart, he urged those facing mental health problems due to the tough times plaguing rural Australia to seek help. 
 
"You are all in this together and, if I may say, personally, we are all in this together - because asking for help was one of the best decisions that I ever made. You will be continually amazed how life changes for the better," he said to cheers and applause. 
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The royal couple`s visit to Australia coincides with the Invictus Games in Sydney from Oct. 20-27. The games, founded by Harry, are an international paralympic-style event that aims to lift the spirits of wounded military veterans. 
 
A 5-year-old boy earlier stole the show in a long line of school children who met the royals at Dubbo airport. 
 
Luke Vincent, who has Down Syndrome and adores Santa Claus, threw his arms around Meghan when she knelt down to greet him and tugged at Harry's beard and patted him on the head when the prince hugged the boy. 
 
Meghan, who is expecting the royal couple`s first child in the northern spring, wore skinny black jeans, a white shirt, long grey jacket and black boots with her hair tied back in a ponytail. 
 
Prince Harry and Meghan, on their first international tour since marrying in May, also visited the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Dubbo.

The medical service was anointed as "royal" in 1955 after Queen Elizabeth, Harry`s grandmother, visited Australia. 
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Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, arrived with the gift of much-needed rain and cheer on Wednesday for the rural Australian city of Dubbo, where farmers are struggling with a prolonged drought.

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, arrived with the gift of much-needed rain and cheer on Wednesday for the rural Australian city of Dubbo, where farmers are struggling with a prolonged drought. The prince charmed the crowd at a picnic in the town`s main park, standing at a podium in the pouring rain with Meghan holding an umbrella over him, on the second day of their Pacific tour, which takes in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. "The rain is a gift!" Prince Harry told the thousands who had come out to see the royal couple in Dubbo, about 300 km (185 miles) northwest of Sydney. They had earlier visited a farm hit by the drought and Harry recalled his own stay on an Australian farm 15 years ago, where he said he was chased by countless cattle and perfected the Aussie salute of swatting flies. "You are the salt of the earth. Honest, hard-working, and as tough as they come," Harry said. In an issue close to his heart, he urged those facing mental health problems due to the tough times plaguing rural Australia to seek help. "You are all in this together and, if I may say, personally, we are all in this together - because asking for help was one of the best decisions that I ever made. You will be continually amazed how life changes for the better," he said to cheers and applause. The royal couple`s visit to Australia coincides with the Invictus Games in Sydney from Oct. 20-27. The games, founded by Harry, are an international paralympic-style event that aims to lift the spirits of wounded military veterans. A 5-year-old boy earlier stole the show in a long line of school children who met the royals at Dubbo airport. Luke Vincent, who has Down Syndrome and adores Santa Claus, threw his arms around Meghan when she knelt down to greet him and tugged at Harry's beard and patted him on the head when the prince hugged the boy. Meghan, who is expecting the royal couple`s first child in the northern spring, wore skinny black jeans, a white shirt, long grey jacket and black boots with her hair tied back in a ponytail. Prince Harry and Meghan, on their first international tour since marrying in May, also visited the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Dubbo. The medical service was anointed as "royal" in 1955 after Queen Elizabeth, Harry`s grandmother, visited Australia.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit drought-stricken town of Austrailia

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle`s wedding cake has taken six bakers five days to prepare and breaks with tradition, according to its designer Claire Ptak.

Harry, Queen Elizabeth`s grandson, and former US actress Markle will tie the knot on Saturday in Windsor Castle`s 15th-century St George`s Chapel.

Ptak said her design was more of an installation&nbsp;than a typical wedding cake but offered few details.&nbsp;

The couple decided to buck the royal tradition for fruitcake and instead opted for a lemon and elderflower creation with buttercream icing, topped with fresh flowers.

Harry and Meghan chose lemon and elderflower because they wanted to enjoy flavours that are in season, as told&nbsp;by Ptak, who is the baker of the cake.

"When I was first asked to present an idea for the cake I bought a selection of flavours and designs and they made a decision together as a couple," told&nbsp;to an interviewer

"You have a really lovely kind of thing happening when you take a bite, which is to get all of those flavours and sensations that are perfectly balanced."

Ptak, the cake baker is originally from California and worked at Chez Panisse in Berkeley under chef Alice Waters before moving to London. She started her own business cooking at home and selling cakes on a stall in east London`s Broadway Market.

"It is obviously such an honor to be asked to do this because for me I have been baking since I was a little kid and this is my dream," she said.&nbsp;

Harry, Queen Elizabeth`s grandson, and former US actress Markle will tie the knot on Saturday in Windsor Castle's 15th-century St George's Chapel.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle`s wedding cake has taken six bakers five days to prepare and breaks with tradition, according to its designer Claire Ptak. Harry, Queen Elizabeth`s grandson, and former US actress Markle will tie the knot on Saturday in Windsor Castle`s 15th-century St George`s Chapel. Ptak said her design was more of an installation than a typical wedding cake but offered few details. The couple decided to buck the royal tradition for fruitcake and instead opted for a lemon and elderflower creation with buttercream icing, topped with fresh flowers. Harry and Meghan chose lemon and elderflower because they wanted to enjoy flavours that are in season, as told by Ptak, who is the baker of the cake. "When I was first asked to present an idea for the cake I bought a selection of flavours and designs and they made a decision together as a couple," told to an interviewer "You have a really lovely kind of thing happening when you take a bite, which is to get all of those flavours and sensations that are perfectly balanced." Ptak, the cake baker is originally from California and worked at Chez Panisse in Berkeley under chef Alice Waters before moving to London. She started her own business cooking at home and selling cakes on a stall in east London`s Broadway Market. "It is obviously such an honor to be asked to do this because for me I have been baking since I was a little kid and this is my dream," she said.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's cake will break with tradition, says royal wedding baker

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