Meghan Markle will not be attending Prince Philip’s funeral because she doesn’t want to be “the center of attention”

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Monica Pop
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The plans for The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral were made long ago and were dubbed “Operation Forth Bridge.” Initially, it was planned for around 800 people to attend the ceremony. However, due to the restrictions imposed because of the ongoing pandemic, the number of people who will be attending Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday is limited to 30. Sources say the Queen had a hard time choosing who will be there by her husband’s side to say their final goodbyes.

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Among those attending the service will be Prince Philip’s children and their spouses, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duke of York, and the Earl and Countess of Wessex, as well as his grandchildren, including Prince Harry, who stepped foot on British soil after spending over a year in the States.

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However, Meghan Markle will miss the service. According to reports, she has been advised by her doctors not to travel considering she’s carrying her second child. It has been also reported that Meghan had a good relationship with Prince Philip. But, according to some magazines, including Daily Mail, the real reason why Meghan didn’t accompanied her husband to Britain is the stir they caused after the interview with Oprah during which a lot had been revealed.

“Meghan said her main concern right now is supporting Harry. She said she left it up to him as to whether or not she would attend the funeral,” the source told Daily Mail.

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Her friends, on the other hand, say she opted to stay in America because she didn’t want to be “the center of attention.”

A source close to Meghan said that the Queen understands her absence and adds: “Meghan said this is the opportune time for Henry to mend his relationship with his brother and his dad. She doesn’t need to be there for that.”

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Buckingham Palace released a statement which included the details of the funeral which will take place on April 17, at three o’clock, and will start with a national minute of silence.

According to The Sun, Prince Philip spent quite some time helping design the specially built Land Rover in which his coffin would be carried.

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The Independent reports that the specially designed vehicle will be flanked by several pall bearers to reflect the late prince’s relation with the military, the Royal Marines, Regiments, Corps and Air Stations. As per the Daily Mail, in a conversation with the Queen, Prince Philip once said: “Just stick me in the back of a Land Rover and drive me to Windsor.”

Rest in peace, Prince Phillip.

Prince Harry expects from the royal family to apologize to Meghan over the way they treated her

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Monica Pop
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Speaking to Oprah, during the bombshell interview, Meghan said that she believed the rumors that the Buckingham Palace itself might have played a role in helping the British tabloid press smear her and Harry could be true. “I don’t know how they could expect that after all of this time, we would still just be silent if there was an active role that the Firm is playing in perpetuating falsehoods about us,” she said. “And if that comes with risk of losing things, I mean, I’ve—there’s a lot that’s been lost already.”

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Royal author Tom Quinn presented some thoughts on why the relationship between the Sussexes and the rest of the family sort of broke down. According to him, Meghan was told at one point that she would never be “in first division.”

Next, it seemed like the former Suits star wasn’t happy that she and Harry got to live into Nottingham Cottage, which according to what Quinn told Express “is tiny compared to the enormous double apartment that Kate and William have.”

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According to US Weekly, Harry believes that his wife deserves an apology by his family for the way they treated her. “The problem with Harry is that he’s hooked on being right and regardless of saying he wants to move on from this, he won’t back down until he gets some form of apology from his family,” the source told the magazine.

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Meghan spoke of her mental health and the struggles she experienced after she became part of the royalty. She and Harry touched the question of racism after they revealed there were conversations about the color of Archie’s skin before he was even born. According to Meghan, she didn’t get any help when she decided to open up about her suicidal thoughts and was told it could affect the Firm’s reputation.

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From the moment Meghan started dating Harry, she was somehow “attacked” by the tabloids that has followed her every step, and apparently, Harry wanted to prevent the “history from repeating itself,” referring to the intensive relationship between his late mother and the paparazzi.

That was one of the reasons why the couple decided to step down from their royal duties and opted for a more ordinary life in America, away from Harry’s family.

Prince William will give Harry “one more chance” to prove his loyalty to the family

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Monica Pop
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From revelations about Meghan’s suicidal thoughts and the inability of the Royals to deal with her condition because of fears that their reputation could be ruined, to conversations about what the color of then unborn Archie might be and Harry’s belief that his father and brother are “trapped” inside the system, the Sussexes revealed a lot. And as it seemed like they needed to ease their souls with that bombshell interview, it only affected the relationship between Harry and William further.

The Royals spoke out through a statement saying they will further research the allegations brought out by Harry and Meghan who stepped down from their royal duties and moved to America.

Prince William also commented the allegations and said “We’re very much not a racist family” when asked for a comment on the matter by a Sky News reporter during a formal visit.

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The Sussexes are now living the life they dreamed of when they stepped down from their royal duties. They are expecting their second child, a daughter, and Harry was reported to have found a job at the Silicon Valley with the startup company BetterUp.

At the same time, they have made contracts with Netflix and Spotify and are working with their non-profit organization Archewell.

The couple’s show, Heart of Invictus, which will be produced by their Archewell Productions company is expected to be shown on Netflix. The series will show competitors preparing for the 2022 Invictus games.

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“Since the very first Invictus Games back in 2014, we knew that each competitor would contribute in their own exceptional way to a mosaic of resilience, determination and resolve,” Harry said of the games he initiated back in 2014, according to Sky News.

And as Harry is trying to live and ordinary life, Prince William isn’t happy with some of his brother’s choices. According to US Weekly’s Christina Garibaldi, “William thinks Harry chose fame over family,” as quoted by Express.

“A source tells us that ‘William feels that Harry has got too big for his boots since moving to California and that success and Hollywood has gone to his head.’ He’s already accused him of putting fame over family after the big interview but is willing to give Harry one last chance to prove his loyalty to his family.”

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Currently, Harry is in Britain as he will be attending his grandfather’s funeral. He and William are about to meet for the first time after the bombshell interview. Hopefully, they will manage to put their differences aside.

Meghan won’t be attending the funeral as her doctor advised her not to travel.

Bus driver caught on camera helping elderly blind man navigate his route

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Jessica Jones
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When an obstacle comes our way, we have to do everything in our power to overcome it and accept the reality. Gene Hubbard was diagnosed with diabetes more than 20 years ago and doctors made it clear that he had to adapt his lifestyle to his new condition. Despite taking medications and monitoring his blood sugar levels, Gene lost his eyesight because of the condition. Being blind, however, didn’t interfere a great deal with his life only because he didn’t let that happen. He was determined to do his best to continue doing what he did before and is managing to function normally every single day.

He still has a full-time job and takes the bus every day relying on a series of memorized schedules, maps, and routes.

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One day, Gene found himself in an unenviable situation because of a sudden change of route. Speaking to Fox 6, Gene explained what had happened, saying: “If I don’t have a regular locating point to start from, I may as well be in the middle of the ocean.” Thankfully, someone caring decided to step up for Gene without knowing his act of kindness had been caught on camera. The young bus driver, Thaddaus Turner, could feel that Gene was in distress, so he decided to pull over his bus and walk Gene to his typical path.
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All thanks to Thaddaus’ help, Gene could get home safe and sound. It might be a small act for the driver, but it meant the world to someone like Gene. Thank you young man for your heart of gold. If only we were all as caring as Thaddaus, the world would definitely be a much better place. To learn more, check out the video below.

News on Simon Cowell’s health following electric bike accident

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Monica Pop
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When it comes to music talent shows, Simon Cowell is the first name that comes to mind. He’s considered one of the strictest and most harsh judges, but his experience in the music business and industry gives him all the right to tell contestants the truth about their performance on the stage of American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The X Factor.

His scathing critical remarks became sort of trademark on the shows and people can’t wait to hear him judge the way only he can.

Some of the music names we have Cowell to thank for are Westlife, Little Mix, Leona Lewis, Olly Murs, Fifth Harmony, and Il Divo.

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When he was young, Cowell didn’t really excel at school so his parents sent him to a boarding school, but at the age of 16, he left it. He didn’t like the life there, which could be seen from a letter he wrote to his parents back then and which was handed to him during an appearance at a British TV show. According to Daily Star the letter read:

“Dear Mum and Dad, I hope you’re happy to have finally got rid of me.

“I also hope you’re happy in your centrally heated warm house and you have a lot to eat, because I’m lying in a dormitory which has icicles on the inside, and there is nothing to eat. I’m freezing cold and hungry. I hope you’re finally satisfied. Simon.”

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However, Cowell later said how he was in fact glad he went through that experience and wasn’t really mad at his mom and dad. “Every time I was sitting in chemistry lessons with stupid Bunsen burners and stuff, I thought, ‘I’m not going to do that when I’m 30.’ I’d get bored and I’d get frustrated and I couldn’t wait to leave,” he said.

Once he left school, he started working with his dad and soon after, he started his own business which wasn’t as successful as he expected. Eventually, Cowell founded S Records Label and his career took off almost overnight. By 2001 Cowell’s name was widely recognized across the Atlantic when he and Spice Girls’ manager Simon Fuller created the talent show Pop Idol. Cowell realized people loved it very much and he knew these shows would become his thing. Soon after, he became a multi-millionaire and is still one of the best in the business.

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In 2014, Cowell became a dad. He and Lauren Silverman welcomed son Eric.

“Meeting Lauren and becoming a dad was the most fantastic thing to happen in my life,” Cowell told Hello Magazine.

“It’s hard when you have kids at my age but it’s amazing. When you work as hard as I do, you think, ‘What’s it all going to be for at the end?’ Then somebody like him comes along and it’s all worthwhile.”

In 2017, Cowell fell down the stairs due to low blood pressure but luckily didn’t suffer any serious injuries. That experience, however, was a wake-up call for him to change his lifestyle. He went vegan and lost around 60 pounds. “I can eat certain fruits, but not all fruits. You have to be careful because some fruit can have more sugar than a can of Coke,” Cowell told The Sun. “Once you get into a pattern I’ve found it quite enjoyable. It has helped me sleep and I wake up feeling less tired. I noticed a massive difference in how I felt in about a week.”

Sadly, Cowell suffered another accident last year after he fell off his electric bike. He hurt his back badly and had to undergo a six-hour surgery.

He even warned his fans to be extra cautious when riding electric bikes. “Some good advice… If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time,” he wrote on Twitter along with a thank you for the kind messages.

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Speaking to Extra TV, Cowell explained that he felt really frightened when he saw the X-ray of his back. “I knew I’d broken my back the minute I landed. It was really, really kind of sudden and it hurt,” he said. “It could have been a lot worse. When I saw the X-ray, I really nearly could have smashed my spine to pieces, so I literally wouldn’t have been able to walk.”

The recovery did take some time, although Cowell revealed that he got out of bed and started walking just two days after his surgery. Speaking to People, he said he felt “embarrassed about coming home looking about 100 because I couldn’t walk, and I have these metal rods in my back and these screws.” 

He also shared a sweet moment he shared with his son Eric. “I said, ‘Lauren, I just don’t know how to explain it to Eric.’ She obviously said something to him because he came in and I was lying in bed and he said, ‘Daddy, you’re like Ironman,’ and I thought that was the sweetest thing and it meant a lot.”

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The good thing is that he’s feeling better and better with each passing day and keeps himself in great shape by walking and exercising. According to The Sun, we’ll see Cowell back for the shooting of the new season of America’s Got Talent.

The pandemic allowed him to spend more time with his family and run his business from the comfort of his home. One thing is certain, Simon Cowell looks better than ever.

Experts reveal that Harry and William will stand “shoulder to shoulder” at Prince Philip’s funeral

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Monica Pop
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As the British people, as well as people from all over the world, mourn the loss of Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh and life-long husband of Queen Elizabeth, all eyes are on the Royal family.

The protocol about the funeral that will take place on April 17 has been released and it was said that Prince Philip will be laid to rest in the famous St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. The funeral will start with a national minute of silence and his coffin will be carried in a specially built Land Rover Prince Phillip himself helped design.

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The Buckingham Palace released a statement. “The Funeral Service will be attended by Her Majesty The Queen and Members of the Royal Family.

“The coffin, carried by a Bearer Party found by the Royal Marines, will be received at the top of the West Steps of St George’s Chapel by the Dean of Windsor and the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Naval Cap and Sword will be placed on the coffin ahead of the service and His Royal Highness’s Insignia will be laid on the Altar of the Chapel. At the conclusion of the service, His Royal Highness will be interred in the Royal Vault in St George’s Chapel.”

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Because of the pandemic, the number of people who will attend the funeral is around 30, and Prince Harry will be one of them.

The wide public is in anticipation to see if the relationship between Prince Philip’s grandsons William and Harry will heal after the bombshell Oprah interview. The brothers are about to see each other at their grandfather’s funeral during which they will be standing “shoulder to shoulder” according to experts.

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After the number of claims and comments revealed by The Sussexes, among which the one that William and Charles are trapped inside the system, the brothers haven’t been on good terms, and according to sources, Harry even wanted to ask from his family to apologize to Meghan over the way they treated her.

“The problem with Harry is that he’s hooked on being right and regardless of saying he wants to move on from this, he won’t back down until he gets some form of apology from his family,” a source told US Weekly.

US Weekly correspondent Christina Garibaldi revealed: “William thinks Harry chose fame over family,” as quoted by Express.

“A source tells us that ‘William feels that Harry has got too big for his boots since moving to California and that success and Hollywood has gone to his head. He’s already accused him of putting fame over family after the big interview but is willing to give Harry one last chance to prove his loyalty to his family.”

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Many want to believe that attending Prince Philip’s funeral together is the start of the reconciliation between the brothers.

According to Daily Mail, royal expert and author Penny Junior said: “My hope is that if something good can come out of the Duke’s death it will be that it brings the family together. But clearly there is a lot of hurt there on all sides, and I imagine they will all be feeling apprehensive about seeing one another again.

“With luck, their desire to support the Queen and pull together for her sake, which I am sure is what the Duke would have wanted, will win the day.”

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We truly hope the two princes will be able to rebuild their relationship.

Prince Philip spent the final days of his life at Windsor Castle by Queen Elizabeth’s side

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Monica Pop
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It was Her Majesty The Queen who shared the news of the passing of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Philip died two months before what would have been his milestone birthday. He was 99 years old and described by many as one of the most special individuals there are.

Although he was a prince himself, he had to give away his title Prince of Greece and Denmark and had to accept that his children wouldn’t have his last name. But, he did all that for the love of his life who he supported throughout their marriage of many years.

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Prince Andrew, Prince Philip’s son, said: “The Queen as you would expect is an incredibly stoic person. And she described his passing as a miracle. And she’s contemplating. She described it as having left a huge void in her life,” as per CNN. The Queen and the entire family were glad Prince Philip didn’t die at the hospital but in the comfort of his home, the Windsor Castle.

Almost a month prior to his passing, Prince Philip stayed at a hospital for some time in order to be supervised by doctors because of his fragile health. He was released on March 16 and now details of his final days have emerged.

Speaking to The Daily Mail, royal expert Richard Kay shared: “No longer the decisive man of action who had devoted a lifetime to supporting her, she was now able to repay him.

“Domestic timetables such as mealtimes were torn up to accommodate him when he felt he was strong enough to join her. Even with failing health signalling that his life was drawing to a close, the two were still able to enjoy time with each other as they always had.

“In recent weeks he would often sleep for much of the day, but there were moments of great lucidity and joyful togetherness.

“One such moment came when he dropped his reading glasses. A footman in attendance leapt forward to pick them up. ‘Never mind,’ the duke said, raising his arm. ‘I’ll do it.’ And so he did, bending down to the floor.

“On another occasion the Queen was overheard reflecting that her husband of 73 years was refusing to use his hearing aid. ‘It means we have to shout.’”

Some days when he felt better, he and the Queen would go outside the castle to take in the sun.

Prince Philip’s last wish was to remain in his home, and according to a source, there were suggestions for him to be taken back to the hospital last Thursday but the Queen rejected that because she wanted to grant him his wish.

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According to what Charles Anson, who served as a press secretary to the Queen, told People, she was somehow preparing for the moment of losing her husband.

“She would have thought about this moment several times, and her way would be to remain as steady and as calm as possible.

“That comes naturally to her through her temperament and her experience.

“In my years of working for her she was always calm, no matter what was going on. But for any human being, this is a very cathartic moment.

“There were some things they had to deal with together that were difficult, but it was a long marriage with a great deal of happiness. He took very seriously his role as a support for the Queen as monarch.”

Rest in peace, Prince Philip. Our hearts go out to the Queen and the royal family.

Mom holds her dead preemie for two hours and begs him to come back to life

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Maryane
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Learning the news that they are expecting a baby is something many couples dream of, especially if they had struggled conceiving for a long time. 

A coupe from Australia, Kate Ogg and David were over the moon when they were told they would become parents after years of trying.

Their joy was doubled when they spotted two babies during the ultrasound. 

However, twins pregnancies can be complicated at times, so Kate had to give birth to her two bundles of joy prematurely. Sadly, baby boy Jamie was declared dead soon after he was welcomed into the world. Or, at least doctors thought so. 

Baby Emily was perfectly healthy, but neither Kate nor David would accept that Jamie didn’t make it. 

They asked from the doctors to spend some time with him before saying the final goodbye. 

The motionless tiny body broke the parents’ hearts, but they never stopped fighting for his life. 

“I saw him gasp but the doctor said it was no use. I took Jamie off the doctor, asked everyone to leave. He was cold and I just wanted him to be warm,” Kate told The Daily Mail.

Both Kate and David crawled into the bed with their son and had him close to their skin.  

They spoke to him, sang him songs, and told him how much they loved him. 

Sweet Jamie would gasp every now and then, but the medical staff told the parents that it was just his reflexes and that they shouldn’t expect a miracle. 

But, a miracle did happen. After the skin-to-skin contact that lasted for a couple of hours, Jamie was there, he started breathing on his own. He was alive! 

Needless to say, the doctors were left in complete shock, but the parents knew their love was so strong that it helped their little one live. 

David said, “Luckily I’ve got a very strong, very smart wife. She instinctively did what she did. If she hadn’t done that, Jamie probably wouldn’t be here.”

The happy parents were able to leave the hospital they way it should always be, with their both children in their arms. 

Now, after 9 years, Emily and Jamie are perfectly healthy children. Doctors feared that what happened at birth could affect Jamie’s life, but they were wrong again. 

Take a look at the miraculous story in the video below. 

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