thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Phillip Schofield insists Harry and Meghan royal split 'comes down to money'

Phillip Schofield has insisted that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 's decision to `` step back '' as senior royals `` comes down to money '' .
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the bombshell announcement on Wednesday night that they are splitting from the royal and will live part-time outside the UK .
The couple did not consult the Queen , Prince Charles or Prince William - and senior royals are said to be `` hurt '' and `` disappointed '' by the surprise announcement .
During a discussion on today 's This Morning , royal correspondent Camilla @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deserve this treatment but admitted the public have pity for the couple 's struggles .
Phillip agreed that the public had sympathy but asked who was going to pay for the pair if they were n't going to do the job .
He said : `` It certainly does and I think an enormous amount of people have sympathy for those parts of it .
`` When you look at the papers and online it comes down to money .
If you ’ re not going to do the job then who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ? ''
Camilla replied : `` I think you say if you want to step down from private life you become fully private individuals .
You do n't have any taxpayer money at all .
`` You go off to America and make money and good luck to you .
You 're celebrities and former royals and that 's how you do it .
`` This halfway house is problematic .
Are they going to rent Frogmore Cottage after the refurbishments the tax payer paid for ?
Their bodyguards paid for by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they go out to the US ?
Who pays for the staff ?
Do the couple think the public consider that their own public funding ? ''
They were also joined by royal superfan Anita , who claimed Harry and Meghan 's decision was `` rash and really stupid '' .
Angry Anita said : `` I was gutted actually when I heard last night .
I thought everyone knew and it had been discussed and the time in Canada had been a taster .
`` The news this morning the Queen is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know , it 's shockimg .
It ca n't work . ''
In a This Morning poll , 63 % of viewers said the couple should lose their royal titles .
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced the shock news on their Instagram page on Wednesday night .
Their statement read : “ After many months of reflection and internal discussions , we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution .
`` We intend to step back as ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and work to become financially independent , while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen .
`` It is with your encouragement , particularly over the last few years , that we feel prepared to make this adjustment .
We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America , continuing to honour our duty to The Queen , the Commonwealth , and our patronages . ''
The couple went on to discuss their plans to raise son Archie across with an `` appreciation for the royal tradition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but also giving him space away from the royal bubble .
They said : `` This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born , while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter , including the launch of our new charitable entity .
`` We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course , as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen , The Prince @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and all relevant parties .
Until then , please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support . ''
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am

Phillip Schofield said the public had sympathy for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle but asked who was going to pay for the pair if they weren't going to do the job
Phillip Schofield has insisted that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to "step back" as senior royals "comes down to money".
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the bombshell announcement on Wednesday night that they are splitting from the royal and will live part-time outside the UK.
The couple did not consult the Queen, Prince Charles or Prince William - and senior royals are said to be "hurt" and "disappointed" by the surprise announcement.
During a discussion on today's This Morning, royal correspondent Camilla Tominey questioned what the Queen had done to deserve this treatment but admitted the public have pity for the couple's struggles.
Phillip agreed that the public had sympathy but asked who was going to pay for the pair if they weren't going to do the job.
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He said: "It certainly does and I think an enormous amount of people have sympathy for those parts of it.
"When you look at the papers and online it comes down to money. If you’re not going to do the job then who’s going to pay for it?"
Camilla replied: "I think you say if you want to step down from private life you become fully private individuals. You don't have any taxpayer money at all.
"You go off to America and make money and good luck to you. You're celebrities and former royals and that's how you do it.
"This halfway house is problematic. Are they going to rent Frogmore Cottage after the refurbishments the tax payer paid for? Their bodyguards paid for by the tax payer does, that include when they go out to the US? Who pays for the staff? Do the couple think the public consider that their own public funding?"
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They were also joined by royal superfan Anita, who claimed Harry and Meghan's decision was "rash and really stupid".
Angry Anita said: "I was gutted actually when I heard last night. I thought everyone knew and it had been discussed and the time in Canada had been a taster.
"The news this morning the Queen is hurt, Charles and William didn't know, it's shockimg. It can't work."
In a This Morning poll, 63% of viewers said the couple should lose their royal titles.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: PA) PA)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced the shock news on their Instagram page on Wednesday night.
Their statement read: “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution.
"We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen.
"It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages."
Image: ITV) ITV)
The couple went on to discuss their plans to raise son Archie across with an "appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born", but also giving him space away from the royal bubble.
They said: "This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity.
"We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support."
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Liverpool 'identify five summer transfer targets' as Jadon Sancho heads shortlist

Liverpool reportedly have lined up five summer transfer targets with more January business unlikely .
The Reds have already snapped up Takumi Minamino in a £7.25m deal from RB Salzburg , with the Japan international making his debut against Everton on Sunday .
Jurgen Klopp is reluctant to spend big in January with his side on course to end their long wait for the Premier League title .
But a number of long-term targets have been identified ahead of the summer transfer window and beyond .
And heading that list is England star Jadon Sancho , whose future at Borussia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sancho continues to be linked with a return to English football , with Chelsea and Manchester United leading the chase .
But Klopp is an admirer and the opportunity to work for the German could put Liverpool in a commanding position .
Dortmund insist Sancho will be going nowhere this month but a move could be on the cards in the summer .
Liverpool are also said to be keen on Sevilla defender Diego Carlos , who is a target for Real Madrid .
The Brazilian , who has a £64m release clause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nantes in May and has impressed so far this term .
Klopp is also a fan of Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey as he looks to add depth in the attacking areas for next term .
Liverpool have been keeping tabs on two teenagers too , in Sandro Tonali and Joe Gelhardt .
Tonali , 19 , made his international debut for Italy in November after catching the eye with Brescia .
Wigan forward Gelhardt has been impressing a little closer to home with a number of Premier League sides monitoring his progress @

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Liverpool have put together a shortlist of long-term targets ahead of the summer, including Borussia Dortmund and England star Jadon Sancho
Liverpool reportedly have lined up five summer transfer targets with more January business unlikely.
The Reds have already snapped up Takumi Minamino in a £7.25m deal from RB Salzburg, with the Japan international making his debut against Everton on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp is reluctant to spend big in January with his side on course to end their long wait for the Premier League title.
But a number of long-term targets have been identified ahead of the summer transfer window and beyond.
And heading that list is England star Jadon Sancho, whose future at Borussia Dortmund remains unclear, reports Goal.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Sancho continues to be linked with a return to English football, with Chelsea and Manchester United leading the chase.
But Klopp is an admirer and the opportunity to work for the German could put Liverpool in a commanding position.
Dortmund insist Sancho will be going nowhere this month but a move could be on the cards in the summer.
Liverpool are also said to be keen on Sevilla defender Diego Carlos, who is a target for Real Madrid .
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The Brazilian, who has a £64m release clause, joined the La Liga side from Nantes in May and has impressed so far this term.
Klopp is also a fan of Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey as he looks to add depth in the attacking areas for next term.
Liverpool have been keeping tabs on two teenagers too, in Sandro Tonali and Joe Gelhardt.
Tonali, 19, made his international debut for Italy in November after catching the eye with Brescia.
Wigan forward Gelhardt has been impressing a little closer to home with a number of Premier League sides monitoring his progress.


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Meghan Markle and Prince Harry under pressure to pay back £2.4m public spent on Frogmore Cottage

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry face calls to pay back £2.4m spent on their official home after revealing their bid for `` financial independence '' from the Royal Family .
A Privy Counsellor and campaign group Republic criticised the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for saying they would step down as senior royals - but keep a claim on the newly-refubished Windsor pad .
In a statement last night the Royal couple said they would `` step back as ‘ senior ’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent '' , dividing time between the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` will continue to use Frogmore Cottage ... as their official residence as they continue to support the Monarchy , and so that their family will always have a place to call home in the UK . ''
The cottage was renovated at a cost of £2.4m of public money between November 2018 and March 2019 - refurbishing and renovating `` five residential units '' to create an `` official residence '' for the couple .
The refurbishment was paid for by the Sovereign Grant - a sum of money given to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018/19 .
The Grant is calculated based on profits from the Crown Estate , and would not have been lower if the Royal Family had decided to spend the money for Frogmore Cottage on something else .
However , the Sovereign Grant is still officially allocated by the government - a sort of 'allowance ' for the Monarch .
Graham Smith , chief executive of the campaign group Republic , suggested the promise of financial independence rang hollow .
He said : `` It 's not just Frogmore Cottage - they 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police to provide security .
`` And they are going to be relying on their official title to cash in and make a profit on those official titles that they hold .
`` I certainly think they owe the taxpayer a refund .
They have spent £2.4m on refurbishing their house on the taxpayer .
`` It was going to be their home and now they 've decided to live elsewhere so we need that money back .
`` They need to abandon their claim to that house . ''
Former Lib Dem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of privy counsellors who advise the Queen , said the pair should repay the money .
Mr Baker - who lost his seat in 2015 - said : `` The taxpayer has spent millions on Frogmore Cottage for the couple on the understanding that Harry and Meghan intended to be working royals .
`` Now they have changed their minds , Harry should repay the money spent on the house to the taxpayer .
`` As he is worth at least £20million and probably much more , and Meghan is a millionaire in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afford to do so .
`` In general the royal family is far too large and expensive so it needs to be slimmed down .
`` In that sense Harry and Meghan 's decision to give up senior royal status is welcome .
`` We need others in the royal family to follow suit and reduce the massive cost to the taxpayer . ''
Former Labour MP Emma Dent Coad , who lost her seat last month , said : `` While my feelings about the institution of monarchy are very well known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start afresh .
`` And it would be a gesture of good faith to the public to show that they mean what they say by reimbursing the public purse for the renovation of a home that they 're never going to live in . ''
`` People come to me with ceilings collapsing , black mould going through the walls .
Their heating and plumbing does n't work .
And the public spent £2.4m on renovating somewhere they 're not going to live in .
`` They should reimburse that as a gesture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it and it 's not just empty words . ''
She added : `` Given that they 're both millionaires , I 'm not sure what they mean .
`` Are they stepping back from the family , or just the job ?
`` And are they going to leave it all behind ?
If so , I 'd like to go to their garage sale .
I know someone who 'd like a look at Meghan 's dresses .
`` If they do make it over there [ in the US ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might like to follow them .
I hear it 's very quiet and peaceful . ''
The couple launched a new 'Sussex Royal ' website as they made their announcement last night .
It says 95 % of the office spending for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is derived from the Duchy of Cornwall - allocated by Prince Charles .
The other 5 % comes from the Sovereign Grant .
According to the couple 's website , they will no longer receive Sovereign Grant funding after last night 's decision .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kensington Palace - but renovations would have cost £4m and taken until winter 2020 .
Their website says : “ As a result , Her Majesty The Queen offered The Duke and Duchess the use of Frogmore Cottage , which was already undergoing mandated renovations , and would be available to move in before the birth of their son .
“ The refurbishment cost equated to 50 percent of the originally suggested property for their proposed official residence at Kensington Palace .
“ It is for these reasons , The Duke and Duchess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Official Residence .
“ Expenses related to fixtures , furnishings , and fittings at the official residence – which is owned by Her Majesty the Queen – were funded privately by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex .
“ Frogmore Cottage will continue to be the property of Her Majesty the Queen .
”

A former MP, a Privy Counsellor and the Republic campaign group called for a "refund" after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they want 'financial independence' - months after a £2.4m public-funded refurb
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry under pressure to pay back £2.4m public spent on Frogmore Cottage
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry face calls to pay back £2.4m spent on their official home after revealing their bid for "financial independence" from the Royal Family.
A Privy Counsellor and campaign group Republic criticised the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for saying they would step down as senior royals - but keep a claim on the newly-refubished Windsor pad.
In a statement last night the Royal couple said they would "step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent", dividing time between the US and UK.
But they added they "will continue to use Frogmore Cottage ...as their official residence as they continue to support the Monarchy, and so that their family will always have a place to call home in the UK."
The cottage was renovated at a cost of £2.4m of public money between November 2018 and March 2019 - refurbishing and renovating "five residential units" to create an "official residence" for the couple.
Image: PA) PA)
The refurbishment was paid for by the Sovereign Grant - a sum of money given to the Monarch from the Government which was £82.2m in 2018/19.
The Grant is calculated based on profits from the Crown Estate, and would not have been lower if the Royal Family had decided to spend the money for Frogmore Cottage on something else.
However, the Sovereign Grant is still officially allocated by the government - a sort of 'allowance' for the Monarch.
Graham Smith, chief executive of the campaign group Republic, suggested the promise of financial independence rang hollow.
He said: "It's not just Frogmore Cottage - they're going to be relying on the Metropolitan Police to provide security.
"And they are going to be relying on their official title to cash in and make a profit on those official titles that they hold.
Image: Alamy Stock Photo) Alamy Stock Photo)
"I certainly think they owe the taxpayer a refund. They have spent £2.4m on refurbishing their house on the taxpayer.
"It was going to be their home and now they've decided to live elsewhere so we need that money back.
"They need to abandon their claim to that house."
Former Lib Dem minister Norman Baker, one of hundreds of privy counsellors who advise the Queen, said the pair should repay the money.
Mr Baker - who lost his seat in 2015 - said: "The taxpayer has spent millions on Frogmore Cottage for the couple on the understanding that Harry and Meghan intended to be working royals.
"Now they have changed their minds, Harry should repay the money spent on the house to the taxpayer.
"As he is worth at least £20million and probably much more, and Meghan is a millionaire in her own right, they can easily afford to do so.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"In general the royal family is far too large and expensive so it needs to be slimmed down.
"In that sense Harry and Meghan's decision to give up senior royal status is welcome.
"We need others in the royal family to follow suit and reduce the massive cost to the taxpayer."
Former Labour MP Emma Dent Coad, who lost her seat last month, said: "While my feelings about the institution of monarchy are very well known, clearly this young couple want to start afresh.
"And it would be a gesture of good faith to the public to show that they mean what they say by reimbursing the public purse for the renovation of a home that they're never going to live in."
"People come to me with ceilings collapsing, black mould going through the walls. Their heating and plumbing doesn't work. And the public spent £2.4m on renovating somewhere they're not going to live in.
"They should reimburse that as a gesture of faith to show us they mean it and it's not just empty words."
She added: "Given that they're both millionaires, I'm not sure what they mean.
"Are they stepping back from the family, or just the job?
"And are they going to leave it all behind? If so, I'd like to go to their garage sale. I know someone who'd like a look at Meghan's dresses.
"If they do make it over there [in the US], perhaps some of their family members might like to follow them. I hear it's very quiet and peaceful."
The couple launched a new 'Sussex Royal' website as they made their announcement last night.
It says 95% of the office spending for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is derived from the Duchy of Cornwall - allocated by Prince Charles. The other 5% comes from the Sovereign Grant.
According to the couple's website, they will no longer receive Sovereign Grant funding after last night's decision.
The couple were originally offered an apartment at Kensington Palace - but renovations would have cost £4m and taken until winter 2020.
Their website says: “As a result, Her Majesty The Queen offered The Duke and Duchess the use of Frogmore Cottage, which was already undergoing mandated renovations, and would be available to move in before the birth of their son.
“The refurbishment cost equated to 50 percent of the originally suggested property for their proposed official residence at Kensington Palace.
“It is for these reasons, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex chose Frogmore Cottage as their Official Residence.
“Expenses related to fixtures, furnishings, and fittings at the official residence – which is owned by Her Majesty the Queen – were funded privately by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
“Frogmore Cottage will continue to be the property of Her Majesty the Queen.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--One in five men would give up sex for a year for the 'perfect beard', study claims

While bushy beards were once hallmark features of London ’ s edgy hipsters , facial hair is slowly but surely becoming more and more mainstream .
Now , a new survey has revealed that many men are so desperate for the ‘ perfect beard ’ that they ’ d be willing to give up sex for a year to achieve it .
The survey , by OnePoll on behalf of Honest Amish , asked 2,000 participants about their views on facial hair , and exactly what they ’ d be willing do to achieve it .
The results revealed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a night in prison for better facial hair , while the same proportion would give up coffee for a full year .
Meanwhile , 18 % said they ’ d be willing to shave their head if it meant having the perfect beard .
The survey also revealed that men seem to care more about their facial hair than women , with 73 % of male participants saying they believe facial hair makes them more attractive , compared to just 63 % of female participants .
In terms of beard style , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number one ( 22 % ) , followed by medium stubble ( 19 % ) .
While it seems that many men are desperate for the perfect beard , a recent study suggests that facial hair could come with some disgusting side effects .
A study last year by Switzerland ’ s Hirslanded Clinic revealed that men with beards carry more germs than dogs .
In the study , the team sampled the beards of 18 men , as well as the necks of 30 dogs .
The analysis revealed that nearly half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contained germs known to be dangerous to human health .
Meanwhile , all 18 men had high microbial counts in their beards , while just 23 of the dogs did so .

A new survey has revealed that many men are so desperate for the ‘perfect beard’ that they’d be willing to give up sex for a year to achieve it
One in five men would give up sex for a year for the 'perfect beard', study claims
While bushy beards were once hallmark features of London’s edgy hipsters, facial hair is slowly but surely becoming more and more mainstream.
Now, a new survey has revealed that many men are so desperate for the ‘perfect beard’ that they’d be willing to give up sex for a year to achieve it.
The survey, by OnePoll on behalf of Honest Amish, asked 2,000 participants about their views on facial hair, and exactly what they’d be willing do to achieve it.
The results revealed that 40% of male participants would spend a night in prison for better facial hair, while the same proportion would give up coffee for a full year.
Meanwhile, 18% said they’d be willing to shave their head if it meant having the perfect beard.
Image: Getty Images/Westend61) Getty Images/Westend61)
The survey also revealed that men seem to care more about their facial hair than women, with 73% of male participants saying they believe facial hair makes them more attractive, compared to just 63% of female participants.
In terms of beard style, a full but short beard came in at number one (22%), followed by medium stubble (19%).
While it seems that many men are desperate for the perfect beard, a recent study suggests that facial hair could come with some disgusting side effects.
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A study last year by Switzerland’s Hirslanded Clinic revealed that men with beards carry more germs than dogs.
In the study, the team sampled the beards of 18 men, as well as the necks of 30 dogs.
The analysis revealed that nearly half (7) of the beards sampled contained germs known to be dangerous to human health.
Meanwhile, all 18 men had high microbial counts in their beards, while just 23 of the dogs did so.


thedailymirror--2020-01-10--Beyonce used bizarre tactic to wrangle whether she could trust her design team

One could be forgiven for thinking Beyonce was pulling a Wagatha Christie of sorts – a Bey-gerac , if you will – with her new line of work-out gear .
She purposely designed literally the least appropriate clothes possible for working out in , just to see if she could trust anyone on her team to tell her the truth about them .
Unfortunately , seeing as these outfits have made it way past drawing board stage , that can not be the case .
In her defence , these clothes – for her Ivy Park collaboration with Adidas – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with just one small proviso .
You have to be Beyonce .
Beyonce probably exercises with a wind machine making her look picture-perfect at all times , and that long , voluminous , transparent red number would look great billowing in the breeze .
Plus every time it gets caught up in whatever exercise machine she ’ s on , one of her minions can untangle it .
Likewise picking her up every time she trips over it .
As for the incredibly high- cut purple number – yes , that probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t Beyonce-shaped and Beyonce-confident like Beyonce is .
And the long sleeves mean an ordinary mortal would probably be drenched , but it ’ s almost definite Beyonce doesn ’ t sweat .
I mean , come on , as if .
So in a nutshell , anyone who thinks Beyonce ’ s workout gear is impractical only has themselves to blame .
Serves them right for not being Beyonce .
She 's become a fashion icon during her long - and insanely prestigious - musical career .
Beyonce and rapper hubby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' Combs ' recent 50th birthday bash , the Crazy In Love singer bringing the customary glitz and glam with a strapless black and silver crystal embellished Kujta & Meri gown with leaf-detailing and a thigh-high slit .
Try saying that when you 're drunk .

Queen Bey needed the team working on her new range of workout kit to hit her with the cold hard truth, so she employed a quirky tactic to determine if she could rely on them
Beyonce used bizarre tactic to work out if her design team told her truth
One could be forgiven for thinking Beyonce was pulling a Wagatha Christie of sorts – a Bey-gerac, if you will – with her new line of work-out gear.
She purposely designed literally the least appropriate clothes possible for working out in, just to see if she could trust anyone on her team to tell her the truth about them.
Unfortunately, seeing as these outfits have made it way past drawing board stage, that cannot be the case.
In her defence, these clothes – for her Ivy Park collaboration with Adidas – probably are amazing to work out in, with just one small proviso.
You have to be Beyonce .
Beyonce probably exercises with a wind machine making her look picture-perfect at all times, and that long, voluminous, transparent red number would look great billowing in the breeze.
Plus every time it gets caught up in whatever exercise machine she’s on, one of her minions can untangle it.
Likewise picking her up every time she trips over it.
As for the incredibly high- cut purple number – yes, that probably would be really uncomfortable if you weren’t Beyonce-shaped and Beyonce-confident like Beyonce is.
And the long sleeves mean an ordinary mortal would probably be drenched, but it’s almost definite Beyonce doesn’t sweat. I mean, come on, as if.
So in a nutshell, anyone who thinks Beyonce’s workout gear is impractical only has themselves to blame.
Serves them right for not being Beyonce.
She's become a fashion icon during her long - and insanely prestigious - musical career.
Beyonce and rapper hubby Jay-Z showed their faces at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' recent 50th birthday bash, the Crazy In Love singer bringing the customary glitz and glam with a strapless black and silver crystal embellished Kujta & Meri gown with leaf-detailing and a thigh-high slit.
Try saying that when you're drunk.


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thedailymirror--2020-01-10--Britain's top blood donor who's saved 440 babies champions 'feel-good factor'

One of Britain ’ s top blood donors may have helped as many as 440 babies with lifesaving transfusions .
Bob Downes has given blood 74 times since he first started in 1997 .
The 63-year-old began after his mother-in-law needed transfusions during treatment for leukaemia .
He has the unusual O-negative strain which can be used for people with any blood type .
Only men ’ s blood can be used for newborn transfusions as it has higher iron levels .
So male O-negative donors are uniquely well-placed to help babies .
But NHS Blood and Transplant revealed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blood in 2019 , only 70 men did the same .
The retired geography teacher has donated the most times of any such Brit donors this century .
“ Once you get it into your head that this is an important thing to do and that you ’ re making a contribution , you want to keep going , ” he said .
“ I don ’ t see it as a sacrifice.
” Each donation can be split into six small units for different infants .
He said : “ Once you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
“ I don ’ t see it as a sacrifice at all .
I ’ m not going to be giving forever , and there are a lot of older people getting to the end of their donation period .
`` We need new people coming in all the time .
“ It ’ s painless , it ’ s certainly got a feel good factor to it , and from the moment you walk through the door of any session you ’ re made to feel very welcome.
” NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drum up male donors .
Mike Stredder , the head of donor recruitment for NHS Blood and Transplant , said : “ We need more than 68,000 men to start donating blood this year .
`` Men ’ s blood can be used in extraordinary , lifesaving ways , but we don ’ t have enough new male donors coming forward .
”

Bob Downes has given blood 74 times since he first started in 1997. He has the unusual O-negative strain which can be used for people with any blood type
One of Britain’s top blood donors may have helped as many as 440 babies with lifesaving transfusions.
Bob Downes has given blood 74 times since he first started in 1997.
The 63-year-old began after his mother-in-law needed transfusions during treatment for leukaemia.
He has the unusual O-negative strain which can be used for people with any blood type.
Only men’s blood can be used for newborn transfusions as it has higher iron levels. So male O-negative donors are uniquely well-placed to help babies.
Image: NHS Blood and Transplant) NHS Blood and Transplant)
But NHS Blood and Transplant revealed that for every 100 women who started giving blood in 2019, only 70 men did the same.
The retired geography teacher has donated the most times of any such Brit donors this century.
“Once you get it into your head that this is an important thing to do and that you’re making a contribution, you want to keep going,” he said.
“I don’t see it as a sacrifice.”
Image: PA) PA)
Each donation can be split into six small units for different infants.
He said: “Once you understand the value of it you carry on.
“I don’t see it as a sacrifice at all. I’m not going to be giving forever, and there are a lot of older people getting to the end of their donation period.
"We need new people coming in all the time.
“It’s painless, it’s certainly got a feel good factor to it, and from the moment you walk through the door of any session you’re made to feel very welcome.”
NHS Blood and Transplant is using his case to drum up male donors.
Mike Stredder, the head of donor recruitment for NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “We need more than 68,000 men to start donating blood this year.
"Men’s blood can be used in extraordinary, lifesaving ways, but we don’t have enough new male donors coming forward.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-10--First look at Winter Love Island girls in the villa as they pose in bikinis

The Love Island girls have been pictured in the villa for the first time ahead of the start of the winter series this weekend .
Posing in their swimwear , the ladies work the camera as they show off their home for the next six weeks — or whenever they get dumped from the island , that is .
This year there are seven girls going in at the start of the series ; Shaughna Phillips , Sophie Piper , Paige Turley , Leanne Amaning , Siânnise Fudge and twins Eve and Jess Gale .
Shaughna , who poses in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the snaps , is a 25-year-old democratic services officer .
She says she wants to find someone funny and smart and her ideal man is 2018 winner Jack Fincham .
Sophie , 21 , is Rochelle Humes ' little sister and is looking for a man like boxer Anthony Joshua .
The brunette looks stunning as she lounges poolside in a pretty pink bikini .
Paige , who once dated Lewis Capaldi , has a close up in a classic black bikini .
The 22-year-old wants someone who is tall dark and handsome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a big smile as she relaxed on a sun lounger in a snake print one piece in her photo .
Before going in she 'd said she wanted to find someone `` rugged and manly '' in the villa .
Siânnise looks the picture of confidence as she poses with her hands on her hips in an orange bikini and chunky wedges .
The 25-year-old is also looking for an Anthony Joshua but also has a thing for Leonardo DiCaprio in the nineties .
*Love Island starts on Sunday at 9pm on ITV2

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The Love Island girls have been pictured in the villa for the first time ahead of this Sunday's launch show
First look at Winter Love Island girls in the villa as they pose in bikinis
The Love Island girls have been pictured in the villa for the first time ahead of the start of the winter series this weekend.
Posing in their swimwear, the ladies work the camera as they show off their home for the next six weeks — or whenever they get dumped from the island, that is.
This year there are seven girls going in at the start of the series; Shaughna Phillips, Sophie Piper, Paige Turley, Leanne Amaning, Siânnise Fudge and twins Eve and Jess Gale.
Shaughna, who poses in the pool in a pink bikini in the snaps, is a 25-year-old democratic services officer.
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She says she wants to find someone funny and smart and her ideal man is 2018 winner Jack Fincham .
Sophie, 21, is Rochelle Humes' little sister and is looking for a man like boxer Anthony Joshua.
The brunette looks stunning as she lounges poolside in a pretty pink bikini.
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Paige, who once dated Lewis Capaldi, has a close up in a classic black bikini.
The 22-year-old wants someone who is tall dark and handsome.
Leanne, also 22, pulled a big smile as she relaxed on a sun lounger in a snake print one piece in her photo.
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Before going in she'd said she wanted to find someone "rugged and manly" in the villa.
Siânnise looks the picture of confidence as she poses with her hands on her hips in an orange bikini and chunky wedges.
The 25-year-old is also looking for an Anthony Joshua but also has a thing for Leonardo DiCaprio in the nineties.
*Love Island starts on Sunday at 9pm on ITV2


thedailymirror--2020-01-10--British families in more debt than ever before - how to bring yours down

The average family is now in almost £15,000 of unsecured debt after a decade that 's seen a rise in insecure work and years of wage stagnation , new research suggests .
Figures from the TUC show average household borrowing is now an astonishing 31 % higher than before the financial crisis .
The average household 's unsecured debt rose £430 over the past year to stand at £14,540 in the third quarter of 2019 .
That also means average debt is now the equivalent of 27.5 % of earnings - which is also a record .
TUC general secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s not about keeping up with the Joneses .
This is hard-up families borrowing just to scrape by .
It ’ s for paying the rent , heating the home and feeding the kids . ''
The TUC argues that a huge factor in this rise has been as decade where prices have risen faster than wages , while benefits have spent years being frozen entirely , seeing people forced to borrow to make up the gap .
“ Wages are still worth less than a decade ago .
Too many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And vital support like working tax credits has been cut , '' O ’ Grady said .
“ No more excuses – the Government must put together an urgent plan to improve living standards and to help families struggling with dangerous levels of debt.
” A Treasury spokesman said : `` We want people struggling with debt to get the support they need , which is why we 've created strong powers to crack down on payday lenders and taken action on overdraft fees .
`` At the same time , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK and wages are rising above inflation .
`` The Government has provided £13.8 billion more for public services in 2020-21 , while giving the lowest paid an inflation-busting pay rise through our 2020 National Living Wage increase . ''
If you are struggling to manage your debt , the worst thing you can is ignore it .
We 've spoken to the experts , and these are the most useful steps you can take to regain control .
• None Make a budget and see if there are any things you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of money .
• None Make sure you 're not overpaying on any of your basic bills .
It ’ s simple to switch on to better energy deals , broadband or insurance .
Compare prices and deals on sites like moneysupermarket.com , uswitch.com , gocompare.com and confused.com .
• None If you are paying high interest on credit or store cards , think about switching to a 0 % balance transfer deal .
Two things to be careful of here - first , try and check out your chances of being approved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make repayments on time each month or the 0 % offer will be stopped immediately and you 'll be hit with high interest charges .
• None Do a benefits check to ensure you are not missing out on any financial help you are entitled to using turn2us.org.uk .
• None If you ca n't get the situation under control yourself then don ’ t delay in getting free , independent advice .
You can book an appointment with a debt adviser at your local Citizens Advice or visit citizensadvice.org.uk .
Call the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Contact StepChange Debt Charity on 0800 138 1111 or via stepchange.org .
PayPlan , 020 7760 8976 or payplan.com , offers free debt advice and a fee-free debt management plan .

Unsecured debt has hit a new, all-time, high of £14,540 a household as wages fail to keep pace with prices dragging millions deeper into the red. But that doesn't mean you're powerless
British families in more debt than ever before - how to bring yours down
The average family is now in almost £15,000 of unsecured debt after a decade that's seen a rise in insecure work and years of wage stagnation, new research suggests.
Figures from the TUC show average household borrowing is now an astonishing 31% higher than before the financial crisis.
The average household's unsecured debt rose £430 over the past year to stand at £14,540 in the third quarter of 2019.
That also means average debt is now the equivalent of 27.5% of earnings - which is also a record.
TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady said: "It’s not about keeping up with the Joneses. This is hard-up families borrowing just to scrape by. It’s for paying the rent, heating the home and feeding the kids."
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The TUC argues that a huge factor in this rise has been as decade where prices have risen faster than wages, while benefits have spent years being frozen entirely, seeing people forced to borrow to make up the gap.
“Wages are still worth less than a decade ago. Too many people have insecure jobs with uncertain hours. And vital support like working tax credits has been cut," O’Grady said.
“No more excuses – the Government must put together an urgent plan to improve living standards and to help families struggling with dangerous levels of debt.”
A Treasury spokesman said: "We want people struggling with debt to get the support they need, which is why we've created strong powers to crack down on payday lenders and taken action on overdraft fees.
"At the same time, there is near record high employment in the UK and wages are rising above inflation.
"The Government has provided £13.8 billion more for public services in 2020-21, while giving the lowest paid an inflation-busting pay rise through our 2020 National Living Wage increase."
If you are struggling to manage your debt , the worst thing you can is ignore it.
We've spoken to the experts, and these are the most useful steps you can take to regain control.


thedailymirror--2020-01-10--McDonald's is giving customers free fries today across the country

Today only , McDonald 's customers can pick up a free portion of fries - without having to order anything else .
It 's the latest in McDonald 's January advent calendar giveaway , which has already seen Big Macs on sale for 99p and McMuffins handed out free .
Friday 's deals will see you save £1.09 on the usual cost of a portion of regular fries at a typical restaurant .
The deal is available from 11am until midnight .
To get the deal you need to make sure you 've downloaded the free McDonald 's app , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ branch or on your way to one - it 's sadly not available when ordering on Uber Eats .
In January , the burger chain said it will offer customers 24 deals over 23 days - running from January 4th to January 26th through the My McDonald ’ s App .
The deals are available at almost all McDonald 's 1,200 UK restaurants - with the only exceptions the 28 that do n't work on its app yet .
So far we 've had : Ben Fox , McDonald 's UK marketing director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excited to offer customers 24 deals over 23 days to brighten up the month of January .
`` The daily deals are exclusively available through the My McDonald ’ s App , which also enables our customers to beat the queue , enjoy table service , customise orders and remember their favourite orders . ''

Joe Marler tells you how to get a free bag of McDonald's chips
Joe Marler tells you how to get a free bag of McDonald's chips
Today only McDonald's is handing out a free packet of fries at stores up and down the country to anyone who downloads its app
Today only, McDonald's customers can pick up a free portion of fries - without having to order anything else.
It's the latest in McDonald's January advent calendar giveaway, which has already seen Big Macs on sale for 99p and McMuffins handed out free.
Friday's deals will see you save £1.09 on the usual cost of a portion of regular fries at a typical restaurant. The deal is available from 11am until midnight.
To get the deal you need to make sure you've downloaded the free McDonald's app, then order using it when in a branch or on your way to one - it's sadly not available when ordering on Uber Eats.
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In January, the burger chain said it will offer customers 24 deals over 23 days - running from January 4th to January 26th through the My McDonald’s App.
The deals are available at almost all McDonald's 1,200 UK restaurants - with the only exceptions the 28 that don't work on its app yet.
So far we've had:
Jan 4 - 99p Big Mac
Jan 5 - Free McMuffins
Jan 6 - 99p Veggie Dippers
Jan 7 - Free hot drinks
Jan 8 - Free Cheese Melt Dippers
Jan 9 - 99p Fajita Chicken One or 99p Spicy Veggie Wrap
Jan 10 - Free regular fries
Ben Fox, McDonald's UK marketing director, said: "We’re excited to offer customers 24 deals over 23 days to brighten up the month of January.
"The daily deals are exclusively available through the My McDonald’s App, which also enables our customers to beat the queue, enjoy table service, customise orders and remember their favourite orders."


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Chris Packham opens up about how he was saved from suicide as a teenager when 'punk exploded'

Chris Packham has revealed that punk rock saved him from committing suicide as a lonely teenager .
In a documentary tonight , the TV host , who has Asperger ’ s , tells of his adolescent anger , unhappiness and alienation .
The naturalist , 58 , admits thinking he would not live beyond 21 .
But he says he found solace by immersing himself in punk , which he loves to this day .
The Winterwatch presenter says of his childhood in suburban Southampton : “ I was isolated , extraordinarily angry and not a very happy teenager .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s but nothing was known of it then .
`` As I was obviously different from my peers and , they thought , a little weird , they started ostracising me .
“ I was mentally in a really bad place and had started thinking about killing myself.
” Then , at about 15 , he found himself when “ punk exploded ” .
Chris recalls : ” I dyed my hair and wore very strange clothes for a teenage boy .
`` That was the first really empowering thing I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me taking control.
” He was in punk band Titanic Survivors as a guitarist from 1977-79 .
In the show he is reunited with them in a pub after 40 years and sees them perform his song Only The Good Die Young .
It was a phrase his mum used , he says – “ and I made it a suicide song , though she didn ’ t mean it that way ” .
His sister , royal dress designer Jenny Packham , tells how she hated her “ aggressive ” teenage brother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he once shaved off her hair .

EXCLUSIVE: The naturalist told that he felt alienated as a teenager, but joining the punk rock revolution was the first step in 'taking control'
Chris Packham opens up about how he was saved from suicide as a teenager when 'punk exploded'
Chris Packham has revealed that punk rock saved him from committing suicide as a lonely teenager.
In a documentary tonight, the TV host, who has Asperger’s, tells of his adolescent anger, unhappiness and alienation.
The naturalist, 58, admits thinking he would not live beyond 21.
But he says he found solace by immersing himself in punk, which he loves to this day.
The Winterwatch presenter says of his childhood in suburban Southampton: “I was isolated, extraordinarily angry and not a very happy teenager. We now know it was the Asperger’s but nothing was known of it then.
"As I was obviously different from my peers and, they thought, a little weird, they started ostracising me.
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“I was mentally in a really bad place and had started thinking about killing myself.”
Then, at about 15, he found himself when “punk exploded”.
Chris recalls: ”I dyed my hair and wore very strange clothes for a teenage boy.
"That was the first really empowering thing I did in addressing my situation. It was me taking control.”
He was in punk band Titanic Survivors as a guitarist from 1977-79.
In the show he is reunited with them in a pub after 40 years and sees them perform his song Only The Good Die Young.
It was a phrase his mum used, he says – “and I made it a suicide song, though she didn’t mean it that way”.
His sister, royal dress designer Jenny Packham, tells how she hated her “aggressive” teenage brother playing The Sex Pistols and recalls how he once shaved off her hair.
And Chris admits feeling pity for “my poor parents”.
*Chris Packham: Forever Punk, BBC4 tonight at 9:30pm.


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Charlotte Crosby kisses I'm A Celeb co-star Ryan before jumping into his bed

Charlotte Crosby 's I 'm A Celebrity romance has cranked up a notch after she was caught kissing and hopping into bed with her co-star .
Over the last few days , the Geordie Shore star has spicing up her jungle experience by flirting outrageously with hunky co-star Ryan Gallagher .
The latest edition of the Australian version of the show , saw the frisky pair finally give into temptation and enjoy a smooch .
The late night action started when Charlotte confessed that she fancied Ryan and wanted to kiss him as they did the washing up .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was going to give you a kiss ! ''
she teased .
An excited Ryan told her his mind had been racing too .
`` I was going to kiss you by the basin ! ''
he gushed later on that night .
After some playful banter , Charlotte retreated off to bed ... but she did n't stay asleep for too long .
The reality star was soon woken up by Ryan as he stumbled around camp .
Ryan then marched straight over to Charlotte 's bed and planted a kiss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and heading back to get some sleep himself .
But Charlotte did n't want things to end there .
She then walked over to Ryan 's bed , lifted the covers and slid in beside him for a cuddle .
The cheeky producers at Network 10 then cut to two turtles mating - but Char and Ryan only kissed .
Charlotte has been enjoying getting to know the Married at First Sight Star since they were first abandoned in the South African jungle together with their campmates last week .
In a previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the failure of her last relationship with Joshua Ritchie .
The pair split in November but chose to keep the reason behind the break-up a secret .
After getting to know , Charlotte told him : `` I recently split up with my boyfriend of two years and it has been a pretty bad break-up .
`` I 'd go to work every day , have late nights and travel around everywhere , and he would be sat playing on his PlayStation . ''
Ryan responded : `` Why would you want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face , straightens his hair every five minutes ? ''
Taking to the Bush Telegraph , Charlotte reflected on her conversations with Ryan and her romantic past .
`` Ryan thinks that I always pick the wrong kind of people , '' said Charlotte , `` and I do think that is kind of true . ''
She continued : `` I think that I 'm my own worst enemy — I 'm dangerous to myself .
I 'll be walking out of [ the jungle ] with a baboon by the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
But could she be walking out with Ryan instead ?

After days of flirty behaviour, the pair enjoyed a smooch before hopping into bed together for a spoon
Charlotte Crosby's I'm A Celebrity romance has cranked up a notch after she was caught kissing and hopping into bed with her co-star.
Over the last few days, the Geordie Shore star has spicing up her jungle experience by flirting outrageously with hunky co-star Ryan Gallagher.
The latest edition of the Australian version of the show, saw the frisky pair finally give into temptation and enjoy a smooch.
The late night action started when Charlotte confessed that she fancied Ryan and wanted to kiss him as they did the washing up.
"I told you about the surprise. I was going to give you a kiss!" she teased.
An excited Ryan told her his mind had been racing too. "I was going to kiss you by the basin!" he gushed later on that night.
After some playful banter, Charlotte retreated off to bed... but she didn't stay asleep for too long.
The reality star was soon woken up by Ryan as he stumbled around camp.
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"You're smashing things around!" Charlotte told him.
Ryan then marched straight over to Charlotte's bed and planted a kiss on her lips before saying 'done' and heading back to get some sleep himself.
But Charlotte didn't want things to end there.
Image: Network 10) Network 10) Image: Network 10) Network 10)
She then walked over to Ryan's bed, lifted the covers and slid in beside him for a cuddle.
The cheeky producers at Network 10 then cut to two turtles mating - but Char and Ryan only kissed.
Charlotte has been enjoying getting to know the Married at First Sight Star since they were first abandoned in the South African jungle together with their campmates last week.
In a previous episode, she opened up to Ryan about the failure of her last relationship with Joshua Ritchie.
Image: Network 10) Network 10)
The pair split in November but chose to keep the reason behind the break-up a secret.
After getting to know, Charlotte told him: "I recently split up with my boyfriend of two years and it has been a pretty bad break-up.
"I'd go to work every day, have late nights and travel around everywhere, and he would be sat playing on his PlayStation."
Ryan responded: "Why would you want a guy who pumps Botox in his face, straightens his hair every five minutes?"
Taking to the Bush Telegraph, Charlotte reflected on her conversations with Ryan and her romantic past.
"Ryan thinks that I always pick the wrong kind of people," said Charlotte, "and I do think that is kind of true."
She continued: "I think that I'm my own worst enemy — I'm dangerous to myself. I'll be walking out of [the jungle] with a baboon by the end of this and trying to marry it."
But could she be walking out with Ryan instead?


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Jurgen Klopp warns Liverpool's Premier League rivals they won't grow complacent

Jurgen Klopp has warned his Premier League rivals there is no chance of Liverpool showing any complacency in the title race .
And the manager believes even the biggest-ever lead at the head of the table at this stage of the season will not persuade his side to take their foot off the gas .
Liverpool are 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League , having already won the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup this season to add to last term 's Champions League triumph .
But Klopp said : “ It is exactly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a little bit of success and you get carried away with it , you soon realise it is your last one .
“ That is exactly what we have to do .
We don ’ t get carried away for nothing , we ’ re completely focused on the next step .
`` I never in my life wanted to have a party when there is no real reason .
When there is a reason for a party I am 100 per cent in .
“ I can say with full confidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever be in a mood where we could forget the things we have to do .
We have to do what we have done so far .
“ That means thinking about the next game and nothing further forward and we have shown so far we are very , very good at doing that.
” Klopp has received some good news with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fit for Liverpool 's visit to Tottenham on Saturday .
Fabinho could also rejoin the first-team squad , though he is unlikely to be risked .
Joel Matip and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and could travel to London .
After Saturday 's game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium , Liverpool 's next game is against Manchester United at Anfield on January 19 .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are still the only team Liverpool have dropped points against in the Premier League , after the 1-1 draw between the rivals at Old Trafford in October .

Boss says Liverpool won't get carried away with success and are 'completely focused' on maintaining huge lead over Leicester and Manchester City
Jurgen Klopp has warned his Premier League rivals there is no chance of Liverpool showing any complacency in the title race.
And the manager believes even the biggest-ever lead at the head of the table at this stage of the season will not persuade his side to take their foot off the gas.
Liverpool are 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League, having already won the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup this season to add to last term's Champions League triumph.
But Klopp said: “It is exactly as in normal life. If you have a little bit of success and you get carried away with it, you soon realise it is your last one.
“That is exactly what we have to do. We don’t get carried away for nothing, we’re completely focused on the next step.
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"I never in my life wanted to have a party when there is no real reason. When there is a reason for a party I am 100 per cent in.
“I can say with full confidence there is no chance this team will ever be in a mood where we could forget the things we have to do. We have to do what we have done so far.
“That means thinking about the next game and nothing further forward and we have shown so far we are very, very good at doing that.”
Klopp has received some good news with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fit for Liverpool's visit to Tottenham on Saturday.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Fabinho could also rejoin the first-team squad, though he is unlikely to be risked. Joel Matip and Sheridan Shaqiri are also back in training and could travel to London.
After Saturday's game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Liverpool's next game is against Manchester United at Anfield on January 19.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are still the only team Liverpool have dropped points against in the Premier League, after the 1-1 draw between the rivals at Old Trafford in October.


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Emmerdale's Cara actress Carryl Thomas has link to another village resident

Emmerdale actress Carryl Thomas , who plays newcomer Cara Robinson on the ITV soap , made her debut on Thursday night .
Her arrival came as a surprise to fans , with it unannounced and not in any spoilers .
She came face-to-face with ex Cain Dingle for the first time in decades , with Cara having fled when she was pregnant with his baby .
Years on , and Cara 's return came amid Cain finding out about secret son Nate who had an affair with his wife Moira Dingle .
Nate was planning revenge on his father for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cain did n't know he existed .
Fans may recognise actress Carryl who plays Cara , from previous TV roles .
But they may also notice a link connecting the actress to another village resident .
Carryl starred in Channel 5 soap Family Affairs between 2003 and 2005 .
She played Kelly Boulter on the show - but she was n't the only cast member to star in the show at this time .
In fact , she worked closely with Al Chapman actor Michael Wildman .
His character was Marc MacKenzie , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kelly 's ex Justin MacKenzie .
Kelly and Justin had a child together , Susie , making Marc the child 's uncle .
Michael only made his Emmerdale debut last year as the father of Ellis Chapman .
It 's not yet known how long Cara will be on the show , with new drama teased for the character .
But Carryl will no doubt enjoy a little Family Affairs reunion with her former co-star .
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV , with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays .

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Emmerdale aired the arrival of Nate Robinson's mother Cara, and she's played by actress Carryl Thomas
Emmerdale's Cara actress Carryl Thomas has link to another village resident
Emmerdale actress Carryl Thomas, who plays newcomer Cara Robinson on the ITV soap, made her debut on Thursday night.
Her arrival came as a surprise to fans, with it unannounced and not in any spoilers.
She came face-to-face with ex Cain Dingle for the first time in decades, with Cara having fled when she was pregnant with his baby.
Years on, and Cara's return came amid Cain finding out about secret son Nate who had an affair with his wife Moira Dingle.
Nate was planning revenge on his father for abandoning him as a baby, unaware Cain didn't know he existed.
Fans may recognise actress Carryl who plays Cara, from previous TV roles.
But they may also notice a link connecting the actress to another village resident.
Carryl starred in Channel 5 soap Family Affairs between 2003 and 2005.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She played Kelly Boulter on the show - but she wasn't the only cast member to star in the show at this time.
In fact, she worked closely with Al Chapman actor Michael Wildman.
His character was Marc MacKenzie, who happened to be the half-brother of Kelly's ex Justin MacKenzie.
Kelly and Justin had a child together, Susie, making Marc the child's uncle.
Michael only made his Emmerdale debut last year as the father of Ellis Chapman.
It's not yet known how long Cara will be on the show, with new drama teased for the character.
But Carryl will no doubt enjoy a little Family Affairs reunion with her former co-star.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Rider knocked off motorbike by charging deer leaping onto track during race

A biker has escaped serious injuries after bumping into a deer while competing in a 40-mile endurance race .
Wesley Gustine , 27 , and his teammates were participating the Texas State Championship Enduro Circuit in Columbus last November .
In a GoPro footage taken by his friend Justin Bird , Wesley is seen emerging from Justin 's right as he overtakes in the race at the Knesek Ranch .
Wesley , who dressed in a bright pink jumpsuit , speeds forward as a wild buck appears from his right at high speed .
The animal leaps onto the track @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Stunned Justin can be heard yelling in the background : `` Woah ! ''
He gasped : `` Holy s*** !
I got that all on GoPro too .
Holy s*** . ''
Another teammate drove back to check and the deer had already run towards the bush .
Justin continued : `` I saw you , yeah you could n't have gotten away with that .
We should be pretty close to the end anyway . ''
Wesley said the buck was probably scared by the sound of the motorbike engines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is this guy [ the deer ] was sleeping somewhere and another rider at another part of the course spooked him and caused him to take off like he did . '
He received a Did Not Finish for the race after the bizarre incident .

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Wesley Gustine was overtaking his friend when a deer ran into him out of a blue and knocked him off his motorbike
Rider knocked off motorbike by charging deer leaping onto track during race
A biker has escaped serious injuries after bumping into a deer while competing in a 40-mile endurance race.
Wesley Gustine, 27, and his teammates were participating the Texas State Championship Enduro Circuit in Columbus last November.
In a GoPro footage taken by his friend Justin Bird, Wesley is seen emerging from Justin's right as he overtakes in the race at the Knesek Ranch.
Wesley, who dressed in a bright pink jumpsuit, speeds forward as a wild buck appears from his right at high speed.
The animal leaps onto the track and knocks Wesley out of his bike.
Image: Bike N' Bird/Youtube) Bike N' Bird/Youtube)
Stunned Justin can be heard yelling in the background: "Woah!"
He gasped: "Holy s***! I got that all on GoPro too. Holy s***."
Another teammate drove back to check and the deer had already run towards the bush.
Justin continued: "I saw you, yeah you couldn't have gotten away with that. We should be pretty close to the end anyway."
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The accident left Wesley suffered a minor concussion, whiplash, scrapes and bruises.
Wesley said the buck was probably scared by the sound of the motorbike engines.
He explained: "My guess is this guy [the deer] was sleeping somewhere and another rider at another part of the course spooked him and caused him to take off like he did.'
He received a Did Not Finish for the race after the bizarre incident.


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Danny Care insists he's still fully focused on Harlequins despite growing media portfolio

Danny Care insists he remains fully focused on rugby despite his growing profile in the broadcast media .
The Harlequins scrum-half is England ’ s eighth most-capped player but has not added to his 84 caps in more than a year .
In that time he has become a regular voice on national radio , co-hosting 5 Live ’ s popular Rugby Union Weekly podcast .
Care , 33 , makes no secret of his desire to build a career in the media when he hangs up his boots .
But with 18 months left on his club contact he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commitment to the sport he has lit up for more than a decade .
“ It ’ s hard , ” he admitted ahead of his 270th appearance for Quins on Friday at Bath where the Londoners aim to use the Champions Cup dead rubber to “ right the wrongs ” of last week 's 48-point stuffing at Sale .
“ People see you in the media and think you ’ re not as focused as you should be , yet if you ’ re off doing a uni degree course it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at what you want to do in the future .
“ For me the media is something I really enjoy , I love doing the podcast , I love watching and talking about rugby , so that is something I ’ d like to get into .
But I think some people think you ’ re not paying as much attention to your ( rugby ) .
“ It ’ s obviously hard when you ’ ve lost by 40 points away at Sale and I ’ m on the pod the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get on the training park ’ .
“ I ’ m doing both .
I ’ m trying my best .
My main job is a rugby player but obviously I know it doesn ’ t last forever.
” Care missed out on the World Cup partly because Eddie Jones chose to take only two scrum-halves to Japan .
But his passion for the game remains .
“ As a kid I dreamt of playing for England and as a father of two I dream of playing for England again , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can offer something .
I ’ m enjoying my rugby this year more than I have in a long time.
” At Bath , where Kyle Sinckler returns from injury and Joe Marler makes his 200th Quins appearance , Care knows injury-plagued Quins must deliver a performance .
“ There ’ s no hiding away from last Friday , ” he said .
“ It happened , it was awful , we were bad .
But that can happen this year in the Premiership .
“ If you ’ re not quite on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day you can get your pants pulled down .
It ’ s up to us to show that that was an anomaly .
”

The 33-year-old scrum-half makes no secret of his desire to build a media career after his retirement, but he is frustrated by questions over his commitment to the sport
Danny Care insists he remains fully focused on rugby despite his growing profile in the broadcast media.
The Harlequins scrum-half is England’s eighth most-capped player but has not added to his 84 caps in more than a year.
In that time he has become a regular voice on national radio, co-hosting 5 Live’s popular Rugby Union Weekly podcast.
Care, 33, makes no secret of his desire to build a career in the media when he hangs up his boots.
But with 18 months left on his club contact he is frustrated that some are questioning his commitment to the sport he has lit up for more than a decade.
Image: Getty Images for Harlequins) Getty Images for Harlequins)
“It’s hard,” he admitted ahead of his 270th appearance for Quins on Friday at Bath where the Londoners aim to use the Champions Cup dead rubber to “right the wrongs” of last week's 48-point stuffing at Sale.
“People see you in the media and think you’re not as focused as you should be, yet if you’re off doing a uni degree course it’s great because you’re looking at what you want to do in the future.
“For me the media is something I really enjoy, I love doing the podcast, I love watching and talking about rugby, so that is something I’d like to get into. But I think some people think you’re not paying as much attention to your (rugby).
“It’s obviously hard when you’ve lost by 40 points away at Sale and I’m on the pod the next day and everyone’s like ‘get on the training park’.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“I’m doing both. I’m trying my best. My main job is a rugby player but obviously I know it doesn’t last forever.”
Care missed out on the World Cup partly because Eddie Jones chose to take only two scrum-halves to Japan. But his passion for the game remains.
“As a kid I dreamt of playing for England and as a father of two I dream of playing for England again,” he said. “I still feel I can offer something. I’m enjoying my rugby this year more than I have in a long time.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
At Bath, where Kyle Sinckler returns from injury and Joe Marler makes his 200th Quins appearance, Care knows injury-plagued Quins must deliver a performance.
“There’s no hiding away from last Friday,” he said. “It happened, it was awful, we were bad. But that can happen this year in the Premiership.
“If you’re not quite on it against a team that click on the day you can get your pants pulled down. It’s up to us to show that that was an anomaly.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--A&E enduring 'winter of abject misery' with worst December on record

Crisis-hit A & Es had their worst month on record in December when 2,347 patients spent more than 12 hours waiting on trolleys for a bed .
A record 31.4 % of patients at major A & Es waited more than four hours to be seen , while 98,452 waited at least four hours on trolleys , a 65 % rise on December 2018 figures .
The data shows the impact of a 10-year funding squeeze that led to an NHS staffing crisis , with 100,000 unfilled posts .
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth said : “ This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr Katherine Henderson , of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine , said : “ This is terrible for patients and puts lives at risk.
” Experts fear the worst is yet to come this winter .
Prof John Appleby , chief economist for the Nuffield Trust , said : “ We are still awaiting the truly cold winter weather we know will plunge the NHS into further problems.
” A record 2,181,024 people went to A & E last month , up 6.5 % on December 2018 .
Prof Stephen Powis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ underlines the need for more beds and staff ” .
A No10 spokesman said : “ We have invested an extra £1billion for immediate hospital upgrades .
”

A record 31.4% of patients at major NHS A&Es waited more than four hours to be seen, signalling the poor state of the country's health service following a ten year funding squeeze
A&E enduring 'winter of abject misery' with worst December on record
Crisis-hit A&Es had their worst month on record in December when 2,347 patients spent more than 12 hours waiting on trolleys for a bed.
A record 31.4% of patients at major A&Es waited more than four hours to be seen, while 98,452 waited at least four hours on trolleys, a 65% rise on December 2018 figures.
The data shows the impact of a 10-year funding squeeze that led to an NHS staffing crisis, with 100,000 unfilled posts.
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth said: “This is a winter of abject misery for patients.”
Image: PA) PA)
Dr Katherine Henderson, of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, said: “This is terrible for patients and puts lives at risk.”
Experts fear the worst is yet to come this winter.
Prof John Appleby, chief economist for the Nuffield Trust, said: “We are still awaiting the truly cold winter weather we know will plunge the NHS into further problems.”
A record 2,181,024 people went to A&E last month, up 6.5% on December 2018.
Prof Stephen Powis, of NHS England, said the data “underlines the need for more beds and staff”.
A No10 spokesman said: “We have invested an extra £1billion for immediate hospital upgrades.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Love Island girls dish the dirt as they head into the villa for the first time

After six hunks have already made themselves at home in the Love Island villa , the doors are now open for the ladies to make their entrance .
Laura Whitmore is set to host the first coupling in Cape Town South Africa , which promises to make for explosive TV .
Who will “ do bits ” with who ?
And who will end up in the new Dog House ?
We will have to wait till Sunday 's premiere to find out .
Until then , the Mirror has had exclusive chats with all the new girls to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sleeping arrangements mean the contestants are just feet away from each other in the communal bedroom when they ’ re “ doing bits ” ... which won ’ t go down well with Londoner Leanne .
“ If it ’ s keeping me awake , it ’ s going to be a problem , ” the 22-year-old warns .
“ I might throw water.
” Lewis Capaldi ’ s ex-girlfriend is “ flattered ” to learn that his chart-topping hit Someone Like You was written about her – and reckons that producers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the show .
Scottish Paige , 22 , sighs : “ That will be my walk-in song.
” Not many contestants have worried about not being kept abreast of the latest Brexit news while in the villa .
But Shaughna , who worked for Lambeth council , has .
The 25-year-old wants to become Love Island ’ s first MP , saying : “ I would love to get into politics.
” Sophie says her Saturdays singer sister Rochelle Humes , below , is her “ number one fan ” as she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grew up not knowing each other , until they were put in touch by a mutual friend , former contestant Kem Cetinay .
Rochelle and Sophie share the same dad , who neither now have a relationship with , but since reuniting the pair have formed a close bond .
Sophie , 21 , says : “ It seems so weird now .
We ’ ve pretty much spoken every day since.
” The Disney fan , 25 , hopes to find a magical man like Aladdin in the villa .
The Bristol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have to really like Fudge if they want to couple up .
“ If I get married I have got to keep my surname , ” she insists .
“ If I have children they will be little Fudgettes .
”

Meet the new housemates going into the Love Island villa today to couple up with the boys
Love Island girls dish the dirt as they head into the villa for the first time
After six hunks have already made themselves at home in the Love Island villa, the doors are now open for the ladies to make their entrance.
Laura Whitmore is set to host the first coupling in Cape Town South Africa, which promises to make for explosive TV.
Who will “do bits” with who? And who will end up in the new Dog House? We will have to wait till Sunday's premiere to find out.
Until then, the Mirror has had exclusive chats with all the new girls to find out what they are hoping to find.
Leanne
Image: ITV) ITV)
Sleeping arrangements mean the contestants are just feet away from each other in the communal bedroom when they’re “doing bits”... which won’t go down well with Londoner Leanne.
“If it’s keeping me awake, it’s going to be a problem,” the 22-year-old warns. “I might throw water.”
Paige
Image: ITV) ITV)
Lewis Capaldi’s ex-girlfriend is “flattered” to learn that his chart-topping hit Someone Like You was written about her – and reckons that producers will use it to soundtrack her heartache on the show.
Scottish Paige, 22, sighs: “That will be my walk-in song.”
Shaughna
Not many contestants have worried about not being kept abreast of the latest Brexit news while in the villa.
But Shaughna, who worked for Lambeth council, has.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The 25-year-old wants to become Love Island’s first MP, saying: “I would love to get into politics.”
Sophie
Sophie says her Saturdays singer sister Rochelle Humes, below, is her “number one fan” as she heads into the villa.
The half-sisters grew up not knowing each other, until they were put in touch by a mutual friend, former contestant Kem Cetinay.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Rochelle and Sophie share the same dad, who neither now have a relationship with, but since reuniting the pair have formed a close bond.
Sophie, 21, says: “It seems so weird now. We’ve pretty much spoken every day since.”
Siânnise
Image: ITV) ITV)
The Disney fan, 25, hopes to find a magical man like Aladdin in the villa.
The Bristol beauty therapist also says her dream date will have to really like Fudge if they want to couple up.
“If I get married I have got to keep my surname,” she insists. “If I have children they will be little Fudgettes.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Boy, 6, clung to dad's body after he drowned trying to save him from riptide

A heroic dad drowned on his 45th birthday while trying to save his son after the youngster got into difficulty while playing in the sea , an inquest heard today .
James David Lincoln had gone into the sea after his young son Sam at Borth-y-Gest beach near Porthmadog , north Wales , on August 5 last year when the tragedy struck .
Despite efforts by onlookers and emergency services to save the University of Manchester lecturer , he died that day after being airlifted to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor .
Sam , who was six at the time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the current of the tide along with his father .
He was rescued after being pulled from the sea by John Spragg and his brother-in-law Jonathan Cornes , who watched the horrendous incident unfold .
An inquest held in Caernarfon today heard how Sam had clung on to his dad 's unconscious body in the estuary of the River Glaslyn and River Dwyryd the whole time .
Dr Lincoln , from Stretford , Greater Manchester , was then also pulled out of the water by Mr Spragg and Mr Cornes .
Both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 45 minutes before help arrived , but it was to no avail .
Giving evidence at the inquest , Mr Spragg told of the moment he saw the young boy being carried away by the current .
Mr Spragg said : `` I was about 15 metres away but I could n't have swam as quickly as he was being washed away .
`` I followed him down the sand bank and was able to run along at the same speed .
`` I told him to swim to the side and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I got to within about five metres of him before my brother-in-law dived in and swam out to him and pulled him in . ''
Mr Spragg added : `` I 've always know that area as 'Danger Rock ' . ''
North Wales senior coroner Dewi Pritchard Jones said children had been playing in the water as Sam had got into difficulty and his father went to his rescue .
Mr Pritchard Jones said : `` James was able to swim , he could have survived this but unfortunately , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was only when Sam was brought to shore that it was realised he was holding on to his father .
`` He has swallowed water and has died as a result . ''
Dr Lincoln 's mum , Rosemary Segger , who had spent the day at beach with her son and grandchildren , said her son had called for help after getting into the sea .
Ms Segger said : `` I never saw him after that , '' she said .
`` James was a very strong swimmer .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I 've asked myself for the last six months why he could n't swim back . ''
Mr Pritchard Jones , who reached a conclusion of accidental death , added : `` Every summer we have a death of this type and not just in Borth-y-Gest , but we have a number of rivers that empty into the sea , there are lots of them .
`` They do result in fatalities . ''

University of Manchester lecturer James David Lincoln drowned after he went into the sea after his young son Sam at Borth-y-Gest beach near Porthmadog, North Wales
Boy, 6, clung to dad's body after he drowned trying to save him from riptide
A heroic dad drowned on his 45th birthday while trying to save his son after the youngster got into difficulty while playing in the sea, an inquest heard today.
James David Lincoln had gone into the sea after his young son Sam at Borth-y-Gest beach near Porthmadog, north Wales, on August 5 last year when the tragedy struck.
Despite efforts by onlookers and emergency services to save the University of Manchester lecturer, he died that day after being airlifted to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor.
Sam, who was six at the time, had been dragged to the next bay by the current of the tide along with his father.
He was rescued after being pulled from the sea by John Spragg and his brother-in-law Jonathan Cornes, who watched the horrendous incident unfold.
Image: Daily Post Wales) Daily Post Wales)
An inquest held in Caernarfon today heard how Sam had clung on to his dad's unconscious body in the estuary of the River Glaslyn and River Dwyryd the whole time.
Dr Lincoln, from Stretford, Greater Manchester, was then also pulled out of the water by Mr Spragg and Mr Cornes.
Both men had tried to revive him for around 45 minutes before help arrived, but it was to no avail.
Giving evidence at the inquest, Mr Spragg told of the moment he saw the young boy being carried away by the current.
Mr Spragg said: "I was about 15 metres away but I couldn't have swam as quickly as he was being washed away.
"I followed him down the sand bank and was able to run along at the same speed.
Image: Daily Post Wales) Daily Post Wales)
"I told him to swim to the side and he did exactly as I said.
"I got to within about five metres of him before my brother-in-law dived in and swam out to him and pulled him in."
Mr Spragg added: "I've always know that area as 'Danger Rock'."
North Wales senior coroner Dewi Pritchard Jones said children had been playing in the water as Sam had got into difficulty and his father went to his rescue.
Mr Pritchard Jones said: "James was able to swim, he could have survived this but unfortunately, in rescuing Sam, he drowned.
Image: Daily Post Wales) Daily Post Wales)
"It was only when Sam was brought to shore that it was realised he was holding on to his father.
"He has swallowed water and has died as a result."
Dr Lincoln's mum, Rosemary Segger, who had spent the day at beach with her son and grandchildren, said her son had called for help after getting into the sea.
Ms Segger said: "I never saw him after that," she said.
"James was a very strong swimmer. He was a very healthy and fit man. I've asked myself for the last six months why he couldn't swim back."
Mr Pritchard Jones, who reached a conclusion of accidental death, added: "Every summer we have a death of this type and not just in Borth-y-Gest, but we have a number of rivers that empty into the sea, there are lots of them.
"They do result in fatalities."


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Harry had two strong women in his life - and he chose Meghan over the Queen

In the early hours of August 31 , 1997 , the Queen sat in her dressing gown at Balmoral Castle beside a sobbing Prince of Wales .
They had just been informed , via a call from Paris , that Princess Diana had been killed in a car crash .
Despite being numb with shock , the monarch ’ s first thought was to protect her grandsons William and Harry , whose lives were about to implode .
She persuaded Charles to wait until morning before breaking the shattering news and ordered that all radios , TVs and newspapers be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then , rather than return to London to mourn with her subjects , she stayed closeted in her castle and tried to support “ those poor boys ” .
It was one of the rare occasions when the Queen put family before duty – yet it led to a national outcry and accusations that she was distant , unfeeling .
But it also sparked a touching new relationship with Diana ’ s boys and a special affinity with 12-year-old Harry , so patently damaged by his mother ’ s death .
“ Granny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ model in his life until he met his future wife Meghan .
His nanny Tiggy-Legge Bourke was the cuddly surrogate mum – but the Queen was a counsellor , adviser and inspiration .
She shared his love of country pursuits , his passion for the military and his impish sense of humour .
Who can forget them both glowing with pride at Harry ’ s Sandhurst passing- out ceremony in 2006 or the cheeky looks between them in the video he persuaded her to make to promote his Invictus Games in 2016 ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said in an interview marking her 90th birthday , “ but I always view her as the Queen – the boss.
” When viewing footage of the 21-year-old Princess Elizabeth pledging her life to the service of the Commonwealth , he declared : “ It ’ s a hugely moving speech .
“ It ’ s incredible to know that someone at that age appreciated and understood exactly what was expected of them .
To basically put duty ahead of everything else so early in her life is quite remarkable.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong sense of duty , serving his country in the Army then forging a role as a Commonwealth Youth Ambassador with his new bride Meghan Markle .
Ah yes – Meghan , the “ breath of fresh air ” we all took to our hearts when we saw how she had captured Harry ’ s .
The divorced , mixed-race , US actress and humanitarian who would aid the monarchy ’ s modernisation and give Harry the family and sense of purpose he craved .
No wonder the Queen looked so delighted when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their baby Archie .
Poor lost Harry had found his other half , his happy ever after .
So how can it be that , eight months on , he appears to have totally lost the plot ?
How could he have defied his Granny – his “ boss ” – with such callous disregard for her feelings , not to mention those of his father and brother ?
The 93-year-old Queen is left feeling angry , wounded and betrayed by the Sussexes ’ arrogant attempt to create their own brand of royalty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair ’ s perception that Meghan has been “ bullied ” , “ hounded ” and “ vilified ” .
When it looks to be more about her need to own the limelight , rather than take second billing to future Queen Kate and for them both to make a fortune out of Hollywood-style celebrity status while playing at saving the planet .
Harry is so besotted with his older , charismatic , psychobabble-spouting wife that it seems his personality is subsumed into hers .
This fun-loving bloke has become the Prince of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opened his eyes to many important issues , you can ’ t help feeling he has lost his sense of self .
A former friend of his told me : “ We all know people who ’ ve met a new partner and begun to distance themselves from old pals and relatives , becoming part of the other ’ s circle .
“ But when Meghan got engaged to Harry she cut herself off from family and old mates – and the only friends at their wedding were her A-list celebrity ones .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves off from his family – yet expect to keep all perks and privileges , because being royal is their big selling point .
“ Americans love royalty and Brand Sussex will have companies queuing up to pay the Queen ’ s grandson for endorsements .
Harry will be selling his Granny.
” And that will hurt the Queen personally , more than any other blow inflicted on the institution of monarchy by her wayward family .
Harry ’ s “ abdication ” of duty will also bring back painful memories of how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bertie became George VI after her uncle David , King Edward VIII , abdicated in 1936 to wed US divorcee Wallis Simpson .
The Queen Mother never forgave “ that woman ” for forcing him to bear the burden and blamed her for precipitating his death at 56 .
Perhaps the Queen will forgive her grandson – but few of her subjects can stomach his botched breakaway or the way he wounded the Granny who sought to shield him .
Harry clearly felt he had to choose between the two most powerful women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meghan .

The Queen protected Harry and William after the death of their mother Princess Diana. She was criticised for looking after the 'poor boys' instead of mourning in public
Harry had two strong women in his life - and he chose Meghan over the Queen
In the early hours of August 31, 1997, the Queen sat in her dressing gown at Balmoral Castle beside a sobbing Prince of Wales. They had just been informed, via a call from Paris, that Princess Diana had been killed in a car crash.
Despite being numb with shock, the monarch’s first thought was to protect her grandsons William and Harry, whose lives were about to implode.
She persuaded Charles to wait until morning before breaking the shattering news and ordered that all radios, TVs and newspapers be removed to shield the young princes.
Then, rather than return to London to mourn with her subjects, she stayed closeted in her castle and tried to support “those poor boys”.
It was one of the rare occasions when the Queen put family before duty – yet it led to a national outcry and accusations that she was distant, unfeeling.
Image: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images) Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
But it also sparked a touching new relationship with Diana’s boys and a special affinity with 12-year-old Harry, so patently damaged by his mother’s death. “Granny” became the most important female role model in his life until he met his future wife Meghan.
His nanny Tiggy-Legge Bourke was the cuddly surrogate mum – but the Queen was a counsellor, adviser and inspiration. She shared his love of country pursuits, his passion for the military and his impish sense of humour.
Who can forget them both glowing with pride at Harry’s Sandhurst passing- out ceremony in 2006 or the cheeky looks between them in the video he persuaded her to make to promote his Invictus Games in 2016?
“I absolutely adore my grandmother,” he said in an interview marking her 90th birthday, “but I always view her as the Queen – the boss.”
When viewing footage of the 21-year-old Princess Elizabeth pledging her life to the service of the Commonwealth, he declared: “It’s a hugely moving speech.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“It’s incredible to know that someone at that age appreciated and understood exactly what was expected of them. To basically put duty ahead of everything else so early in her life is quite remarkable.” But Harry seemed to have an equally strong sense of duty, serving his country in the Army then forging a role as a Commonwealth Youth Ambassador with his new bride Meghan Markle .
Ah yes – Meghan, the “breath of fresh air” we all took to our hearts when we saw how she had captured Harry’s.
The divorced, mixed-race, US actress and humanitarian who would aid the monarchy’s modernisation and give Harry the family and sense of purpose he craved.
No wonder the Queen looked so delighted when the Duke and Duchess introduced her to their baby Archie.
Poor lost Harry had found his other half, his happy ever after. So how can it be that, eight months on, he appears to have totally lost the plot? How could he have defied his Granny – his “boss” – with such callous disregard for her feelings, not to mention those of his father and brother? The 93-year-old Queen is left feeling angry, wounded and betrayed by the Sussexes’ arrogant attempt to create their own brand of royalty.
Image: UK Press via Getty Images) UK Press via Getty Images)
A move apparently prompted by the pair’s perception that Meghan has been “bullied”, “hounded” and “vilified”.
When it looks to be more about her need to own the limelight, rather than take second billing to future Queen Kate and for them both to make a fortune out of Hollywood-style celebrity status while playing at saving the planet.
Harry is so besotted with his older, charismatic, psychobabble-spouting wife that it seems his personality is subsumed into hers. This fun-loving bloke has become the Prince of Woke and, while Meghan may have opened his eyes to many important issues, you can’t help feeling he has lost his sense of self.
A former friend of his told me: “We all know people who’ve met a new partner and begun to distance themselves from old pals and relatives, becoming part of the other’s circle.
“But when Meghan got engaged to Harry she cut herself off from family and old mates – and the only friends at their wedding were her A-list celebrity ones.
“Now she and Harry are cutting themselves off from his family – yet expect to keep all perks and privileges, because being royal is their big selling point.
Image: UK Press via Getty Images) UK Press via Getty Images)
“Americans love royalty and Brand Sussex will have companies queuing up to pay the Queen’s grandson for endorsements. Harry will be selling his Granny.”
And that will hurt the Queen personally, more than any other blow inflicted on the institution of monarchy by her wayward family. Harry’s “abdication” of duty will also bring back painful memories of how she inherited the throne.
Her father Bertie became George VI after her uncle David, King Edward VIII, abdicated in 1936 to wed US divorcee Wallis Simpson.
The Queen Mother never forgave “that woman” for forcing him to bear the burden and blamed her for precipitating his death at 56.
Perhaps the Queen will forgive her grandson – but few of her subjects can stomach his botched breakaway or the way he wounded the Granny who sought to shield him.
Harry clearly felt he had to choose between the two most powerful women in his life – and he chose Meghan.