Royal news live: Prince William stars in first ever TikTok apology as King Charles opens foodbank

The Duke of Sussex “is one of two claimants whose claims are still live” against the publisher of The Sun over allegations of unlawful information gathering, his barrister has told the High Court.

A hearing on Friday was told that Harry, 40, and former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson are now the only people continuing their claims against News Group Newspapers (NGN) after several others settled their cases.

The court was told 39 cases have been settled since a previous hearing in July.

The two remaining cases are expected to go to trial in January 2025, with Harry alleging he was targeted by journalists and private investigators working for NGN, which also published the now-defunct News Of The World.

The publisher has previously denied unlawful activity took place at The Sun.

Many others have settled their claims in recent years including actor Hugh Grant, actress Sienna Miller, ex-footballer Paul Gascoigne, comic Catherine Tate and Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm.

King Charles this week revealed that a new 90-minute documentary on Queen Camilla made him cry.

The film titled Her Majesty the Queen: Behind Closed Doors highlighted her work raising awareness about domestic and sexual violence.

“It’s very moving isn’t it? I think BAFTA [British Academy of Film and Television Arts] are interested in it,” Charles said, according to The Telegraph.

“I am very proud of it,” he said, adding: “It reduced me to tears.”

Meghan Markle was in a “joyful mood” amid ongoing professional separation from Prince Harry, People Magazine reported citing a source.

“She was dancing and celebrating with her friends,” the source added.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were reportedly going separate paths professionally. The couple had undertaken multiple solo engagements across the last couple of months.

Denzel Washington appeared nervous and awestruck as he shook King Charles III’s hand at the Gladiator II premiere.

The monarch stepped out solo on the eve of his 76th birthday to attend the sequel’s screening at Leicester Square’s Odeon theater, chatting on the red carpet with director Ridley Scott, 86, and the cast.

The film’s stars lined up to greet the king before heading into the theater. When the King reached Washington after first chatting with Scott and lead actor Paul Mescal, 28, the Training Day star looked flustered, confessing that he wasn’t sure of the proper royal handshake protocol.

King Charles arrived at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines in Lympstone, near Exeter, Devon, on Friday to meet successful recruits and present special honours.

He attended the training centre 50 years ago, completing three days commando training there as part of his pilot training in 1974.

He was presented with a picture of himself tackling the high ropes at the training centre, while he watched recruits perform the same manoeuvre.

The King, who is Captain General of the Royal Marines, met his troops and presented the King’s Badge and a Green Beret to two trainees, Osian Stephens from Colwyn, North Wales and Joseph Ryan from Merseyside.

Addressing the recruits, he said: “As your Captain General, I can only express my pride in each and every one of you, together with my admiration for passing such a demanding course.

“We are fortunate indeed to be able to rely on you, as well as on those families here today who so loyally support you.”

Even Denzel Washington looked a little star-stuck as he tried to work out the Royal handshake etiquette with King Charles at the Gladiator II premiere last night.

As His Majesty reached the Oscar winner after greeting director Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal, Washington could be heard asking: “I didn’t know if I was supposed to grab you or not. But it’s my pleasure.”

King Charles, also a fan of the Training Day star, asked him about his role as the dastardly Emporer Macrinus.

Washington sarcastically grinned and told the King: “I’m just an awful… I’m a lovely man, you’ll see... I’m a lovely chap.”

The King replied, “You’ve been in so many films, it’s fantastic”.

Prince William’s security team caused quite a stir at Ulster University yesterday.

The Prince Of Wales was visiting students entering the arts at Belfast City Campus Centre.

He even popped his head in to help explain to one lecturer why her student would be late on a viral TikTok.

Samantha Johnson asked the future king to appear in her post, saying: “Just tell her why we’re late! Just say sorry.”

William, taking the request in his stride, said: “To Lesley? Are you recording?”

“Lesley, I’m very sorry we’re late but they seem to be caught up and they wouldn’t believe that you were here, so just say hi.”

She claimed on another video that she “missed half her lecture” due to Prince William’s security guards.