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Niamh Spence

I am a freelance journalist, copywriter and PR, who writes and contributes to a variety of titles including national news, lifestyle and online titles.

Previous work; Stylist, Grazia, The Telegraph, Tyla, LadBible, Unilad, Entertainment Daily, BBC, The Metro, The Mirror, OK! and Mail Online.

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Prince Harry 'sends clear message to Charles and William' with US residency date

A 'deeply wounded' Prince Harry is sending a message to his royal relatives as he considers shedding his royal status and Prince title, according to a royal expert.

In February, the Duke of Sussex revealed he had "considered" applying for US citizenship, which would see him potentially have to forfeit his royal titles. In order for Harry to secure a US passport, he would have to take the Oath of Allegiance, which requires him to "renounce all allegiance to any foreign prince, state or sovereign
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Prince Harry's 'irritation' at King Charles flares in major change claims expert

Prince Harry has shown his 'irritation' at the royal family including his father King Charles in one key way, claims a royal expert.

The Duke of Sussex is using the date that he and wife Meghan Markle were 'evicted' from their former royal residence of Frogmore Cottage as the date he claims his US residency began. He's also updated all of his business and personal affairs to make it clear he no longer lives in the UK, making his US status fully official according to Companies House.

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Megan Fox looks completely different as she goes makeup-free for candid snap

Hollywood actress Megan Fox has divided fans with her latest Instagram post featuring a makeup free selfie that some think looks more like Kim Kardashian.

The Transformers actress is typically seen with a glamorous and fully made up look, but she's embraced more of a natural image in her latest photo. The 37-year-old appeared to only be wearing clear lipgloss and as she applied a hair treatment to her blue hair after Coachella.

The actress shared the picture to Instagram as she wrote: "repairi
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Meghan Markle has 'totally written siblings out of her life' after family feud

Meghan Markle has completely cut off her father and her sisters, and has 'totally written them out of her life', according to sources.

Since marrying into the royal family in 2018 when she wed Prince Harry, Meghan's family fall out has never been far from headlines as first her bond with her father Thomas Markle soured and then later her relationship with her estranged siblings Samantha Markle and Thomas Markle Jr came to light.

In recent weeks, Meghan's half brother Thomas Markle Jr has spoke
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Rihanna debuts dramatic new blonde hair look at Fenty X PUMA launch

Singer Rihanna has wowed fans with a dramatic new blonde hairstyle as she made an appearance in London to celebrate the launch of Fenty with Puma.

The mum of two appeared at London’s Tobacco Dock as she celebrated the launch which has seen her release new colours of her Fenty X Puma Creeper Phatty shoe. Appearing at the event, Rihanna wore her new stylish blonde hairstyle with eye-sweeping bangs paired with a bold red lipstick.

The singer also chose to match the earthy colours of her new footw
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Meghan’s lifestyle brand name 'hijacked' by UK stunt sharing food bank

A UK domain name for the Duchess of Sussex’s new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard is directing users to a page fundraising for a UK food bank network and a message supporting Princess Kate.

Meghan’s US site is americanrivieraorchard.com for her new luxury lifestyle brand, but the home page of americanrivieraorchard.uk appears to be pushing users to a website that supports foodbank charity The Trussell Trust. The homepage for the UK domain reads: "Forgiveness. Permission. Please donate t
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Sydney Sweeney told she 'isn't pretty' and 'can't act' by Hollywood producer

Hollywood producer Carol Baum has hit out at actress Sydney Sweeney saying she is "not pretty" and "unable to act".

The producer, who is behind movies like 'Father of the Bride', made the strong comments after a recent film screening where she claimed: "I don’t get Sydney Sweeney". Speaking at the Jacob Burns Center in New York's Pleasantville, Carol also called Sydney's 2023 hit 'Anyone But You' as "unwatchable".

Adding further harsh comments, Carol explained how she had asked students in her
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King Charles 'hinted Harry and Meghan should come to Balmoral to end royal rift'

King Charles has extended an olive branch to his youngest son Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle by 'hinting' they should visit Balmoral this summer, claims a royal expert.

Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, royal expert Tom Quinn claims the monarch offered to have the couple at the royal residence to try and resolve tensions within the royal family, namely with Prince William and Princess Kate. Quinn explained: "According to people I’ve spoken to at Kensington Palace King Charles has hinted
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Meghan Markle 'terrified' for Archie and Lilibet that 'history will repeat'

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle is said to be 'really worried' over her children building relationships with the extended royal family, claims a royal expert.

Meghan and Harry stepped back from royal life in 2020, and now reside in Montecito, California with their two children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Whilst Archie was just one when the royal couple decided to bow out of being working royals and move to the US, for their youngest child Lilibet has only ever known life in Californ
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Meghan Markle snubbed by Prince Harry's pal Nacho Figueras in brutal photo

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle appears to have been 'snubbed' by longtime pal of Prince Harry's, Nacho Figueras.

The Argentinian polo player and Harry posed for a series of pictures at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge after playing a match. Harry is also said to be filming a new project for Netflix highlighting the world of polo and behind the scenes of the sport.

Figueras then uploaded some of the pictures to his Instagram but appeared to have missed out any pictures including Meghan, and
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Meghan Markle fans defend mistake on new luxury jam product

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle has had fans leap to her defence over her 'soft launch' of strawberry jam from her luxury brand, American Riviera Orchard.

Meghan first announced her new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard on March 14, which quickly grew an online following on Instagram. However, for over a month, there have been no further announcements. Now, the first potential product has been revealed. Friends of the Duchess have received handmade pots of strawberry jam, hinting tha
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Meghan's fear for her children growing up 'deprived' of key thing thanks to her

Meghan Markle worries that her children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet could grow up to "blame her" if they are "deprived" of the chance to be working royals in the UK, a royal expert claims.

The Duchess of Sussex is said to be missing "some aspects" of life in the UK while still remaining "furious at the way she was treated" - but also harbours concerns that her children may blame her for their absence from the country, according to royal author and expert Tom Quinn.

Meghan, who stepped b
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Mum sparks debate after bringing 11-year-old son into women's changing room

A mother's decision to bring her 11-year-old son into a female changing room at their local pool has divided the parenting community. The decision has been heavily debated after a fellow mum shared the experience in a post on Mumsnet. She told the forum: "He watched me get changed, which left me very uncomfortable." She added that there were only benches inside and no cubicles, so you had to get changed in the communal area.

The poster then explained she got changed quickly but felt upset and c
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Prince Harry 'playing a game he will not win' with 'choreographed' appearance

The Duke of Sussex is making "choreographed appearances" and "playing a game" claims a royal expert.

Prince Harry has been seen in person at recent events and has also recorded videos of himself when he can't physically make it, in a bid "to control the narrative" according to royal expert Michael Cole. But the former working royal is "playing a game that can only have one winner", claims Cole.

This also comes as Prince Harry has been spotted at polo matches and alongside longtime pal Nacho Fi
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Meghan Markle 'misses some aspects of UK' and 'worries children will blame her'

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle is thought to "miss parts of the UK" yet is still "furious at the way she was treated" whilst part of the royal family, claims a royal expert.

The former Suits actress stepped back from the royal family in 2020 alongside her husband Prince Harry and they have settled in Montecito, California with their two children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Yet living away from the Royal Family makes the mum of two "worry that her children will blame her" for their
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Meghan Markle 'terrified she's losing control' over Harry's Royal Family reunion

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle is said to be "facing a losing battle" as Prince Harry plans to make amends with Prince William and Princess Kate.

After Meghan and Harry's step back from the royal family in 2020, their relationship with other royals has been strained. After the couple made comments during interviews and during their Netflix series, their relationship with the Prince and Princess of Wales has been particularly tense.

However, with Harry returning to the UK next month for an
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Meghan Markle 'has the final say over UK visit and could never be forced'

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle will make the final decision over whether she and Prince Harry along with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet visit the UK, a royal expert claims.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from royal life in 2020 and have now settled in Montecito, California and it seems unlikely they will ever fully return. Meghan is also thought to be less than keen to visit the UK, whilst her husband Harry has made a handful of trips since they stepped back
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Prince Harry caught in 'gross' behaviour as video of Meghan moment goes viral

The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry has been heavily critiqued online after a video clip appears to see him 'wipe his nose' on his fingers and shirt.

In a video from the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, Harry can be seen stood next to his wife Meghan Markle as he appears to wipe his face and nose with his fingers before then wiping them on his polo shirt.

The couple attended the prestigious match alongside longtime pal and Argentinian polo player Nachos Figueras as Harry films his behind the scenes lo
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Royal fans slam Meghan Markle for luxury brand's strawberry jam launch

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle has been slammed as a "grifter" and "shameless" for releasing her debut product from her new lifestyle brand after recent royal family health news.

Meghan first announced her new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard on March 14, which quickly grew an online following on Instagram. However, for over a month, there have been no further announcements. Now, the first potential product has been revealed. Friends of the Duchess have received handmade pots of st
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Costco customers fume as 'new' food court rule comes into effect

Costco food fans could be left out in the cold (literally) as new rules that have come into place mean access to the infamous food court meal deals are out of bounds. The newly highlighted rules, which kicked in at the start of April, now mean that the $1.50 deal for a soda and a hot dog are solely available for Costco members.

Whilst technically this has always been the rule, many of the retailers' stores have seen non-members able to get the cheap eats because store staff don't check for memb
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Food scientist explains why Coke tastes so much better at McDonald's

The combination of being ice cold, the perfect fizz and the distinctive taste of Coca-Cola is hard to beat, but it's now scientifically proven that it does taste better at McDonald's than at home.

Factors including dilution, temperature and if the water used for it is filtered or not before it comes through the drinks fountain also affect the taste and it makes getting the perfect soft drink a fine art - and one that the fast food outlet appears to have nailed according to a fanbase on Reddit.
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'My wife's breast reduction makes me want to dry heave - I want a divorce'

A man has come under fire for revealing that his wife's decision to get a breast reduction has him wanting to file for a divorce. In his post on Reddit, the 30-year-old begins: "M wife, 29, and I have been together for six years married for two.

"I have a type, and based on my past relationships and the women I'm attracted to, it's not subtle. I like curvy women. And my wife happens to fit this type to a tee." He then adds how thinner and less curvy women are not attractive to him, stating "att
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'Mum has been having 22-year affair with my husband - he fathered my brothers'

A devastated pregnant mum-to-be has shared the moment her world "shattered" and the family fallout she's now facing. Whilst finding out your partner has been cheating is awful enough, she's had it made worse by discovering her husband is cheating on her with her own mother. To add even more insult to injury she's then discovered the affair has been going on for 22 years and the length of their entire marriage, and that some of her siblings are actually her husband's biological children.

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Bruce Willis' wife shares sweet throwback snaps amid actor's dementia struggles

Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis has taken to Instagram to share a touching look back at their relationship, posting heartfelt memories as they navigate Bruce's dementia diagnosis.

Emma uploaded a clip of the Die Hard star playing harmonica as he was accompanied by a friend on guitar. In a follow-up selfie, she told fans she was: "Caught in the old photo and video vortex. Send help!"

She continued to share nostalgic posts with her 941,000 followers, including one from a 2012 Budapest trip
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