July 24, 2025

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King Charles Faces Questions Over Royal Costs and Staff Exits

During a visit to Newmarket, King Charles III was publicly challenged over the £500 million annual cost of the monarchy to taxpayers. A heckler also cited reports that 11 of 12 gardeners at his Highgrove estate quit, accusing the King of paying minimum wage and demanding “royal gardens on a pauper’s budget.”

The monarch offered only a brief “ah, yes” to the funding question and declined to respond on staff pay, underscoring rising tensions over royal finances and working conditions.

Royal Expert: Harry Must Acknowledge Queen’s Hurt to Redeem Himself

Prince Harry is on the verge of reconciliation with King Charles III but faces a vital hurdle: recognizing the emotional impact of his abrupt departure on Queen Elizabeth II, according to royal commentator Hilary Fordwich. She argues that Harry’s decision to resign from royal duties and relocate to the US with Meghan Markle broke the late Queen’s heart, creating wounds the family and nation may never forget.

While talks between Sussex aides and Clarence House representatives hint at a possible September summit, Fordwich warns that without an explicit apology for the Queen’s anguish, the rift will remain unhealed. Royal photographer Ian Pelham Turner suggests Harry’s outreach was partly aimed at signaling goodwill to his brother Prince William, underscoring the delicate dance of family dynamics.

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New Flight Safety Protocol for Prince George

Prince George, who turned 12 on July 22, must now fly separately from his father under a decades-old travel protocol designed to protect the line of succession.

Former royal pilot Graham Laurie confirmed on the A Right Royal Podcast that once a royal heir reaches age 12, they board a dedicated plane—just as Prince William did—unless the monarch grants written permission.

Historical precedents—including the deaths of Prince George of Kent (1942) and Prince William of Gloucester (1972)—underscore the importance of this unwritten rule, prioritizing safety even amid growing calls to curb royal travel costs.

Prince William’s Aviation Bond with Tom Cruise

Prince William and Hollywood star Tom Cruise have developed a close friendship over their shared passion for aviation, punctuated by joint appearances at the 2022 Top Gun: Maverick premiere and February 2024’s London Air Ambulance Charity Gala.

At the gala, William publicly thanked Cruise while addressing support for his father, King Charles III, and wife, Catherine, amid recent cancer diagnoses.

Their bond dates to the 1990s, when Cruise met Princess Diana and later engaged with senior royals.

This pairing underscores William’s commitment to aviation causes and highlights how celebrity alliances can boost royal charitable work.

Princess Diana’s Final Public Appearance at Versace Funeral

On July 22, 1997, Princess Diana joined a host of celebrities at the Duomo in Milan to mourn the murder of her close friend, designer Gianni Versace. Wearing one of Versace’s gowns and carrying his Medusa bag—later dubbed the "Diana" bag—she paid tribute to the man who had reshaped her post-royal style.

Just weeks into a relationship with Dodi Fayed and one year after her divorce, Diana’s solemn presence at this funeral proved chillingly prophetic. Forty days later, she would perish in a car crash in Paris, marking this Milan memorial as one of her last public moments.

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King Charles Pressed on £500M Monarchy Cost as Highgrove Gardeners Quit