Lucille Barilla | Showbiz Cheat Sheet Writer

Kate Middleton Teased Prince William With 3 Romantic Words Right After Saying ‘I Do’

Lucille Barilla — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:29:27 +0000

As Prince William escorted his new wife, Kate Middleton, out the doors of Westminster Abbey and into the royal coach, she leaned into her new husband and teased him with three romantic words. Her statement demonstrated how important he was to her. Also, how they would always work as a team from that moment onward, reports a royal biographer.

Kate Middleton’s words of love signified her devotion to Prince William

Royal biographer Robert Jobson, author of the book Catherine, the Princess of Wales: A Biography of the Future Queen, shared intimate details of the day Prince William wed Kate Middleton. His connections within the royal household allowed him insider information about the April 2011 day the couple was wed.

As excerpted by The Sun, Jobson shared the couple had just exited Westminster Abbey and entered the royal carriage that would drive them through the streets of London. Kate and William greeted the well-wishers lining the streets, who applauded and cheered for the newlyweds.

Jobson writes the couple climbed into a “one-topped carriage.” After they sat down, Kate reportedly asked William three important words, “Are you happy?”

According to the author, William responded, “It was amazing. I’m so proud you’re my wife.”

Kate continues to praise William and their marriage 13 years later

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Kate continued to rely on William throughout their marriage and he responded in kind. The couple’s strength was tested when the Princess of Wales received a health scare early in 2024.

In January of that year, Kate Middleton was diagnosed with cancer after what the palace called a scheduled abdominal surgery. The Princess of Wales recovered at home; her husband, Prince William, was by her side.

She remained silent on the procedure and her diagnosis until March. Then, Kate released a video revealing she had cancer, and praising William for his devotion to her and their family.

“Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance, too. As is the love, support, and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both,” the princess stated.

In June, just before her first public appearance at Trooping the Color, Kate shared another statement regarding her health. She wrote, “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months. It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.”

Kate Middleton and Prince William always had a special bond

Although Kate Middleton and Prince William were a couple for many years before their engagement in October 2010, he and Kate never sat down for a formal interview. Therefore, little was known about their relationship in their own words.

The couple said in their engagement interview that something special drew them together. Although they were friends at first, a relationship blossomed when they realized there was something deeper between them.

William joked, “She’s got a really naughty sense of humor. Which kind of helps me because I’ve got a really dry sense of humor, so it was good fun. We had a really good laugh, and things happened.”

Kate added, “Well, I think if you go out with someone for quite a long time, you get to know each other very, very well. You go through the good times, and you go through the bad times. I think if you can come out of that stronger and learn things about yourself, it certainly, it’s been a good how many years?”

Prince William and Kate Middleton are parents to three children. Prince George arrived in 2013, followed by Princess Charlotte in 2015 and Prince Louis in 2018.

The ‘iCarly’ Episode Banned Due to Its Reported Insensitive Nature

Lucille Barilla — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:47:33 +0000

Nickelodeon‘s iCarly was one of the most popular shows on the children’s television network. The series was irreverent, hilarious, and surprisingly mired in controversy. It was filled with innuendoes that, in hindsight, appear to be somewhat inappropriate for a kids’ television series. However, one iCarly episode remains banned to this day. Can you guess which one it is?

The ‘iCarly’ episode comically portrayed mental illness

In one of the show’s stranger plotlines, iCarly had the character of Sam Puckett (Jennette McCurdy) check herself into a mental hospital. The reason? Sam realized she was in love with Freddie (Nathan Kress).

The installment ‘iLost My Mind’ was the first episode of Season 5 and followed a Season 4 cliffhanger. After the events of the episode’ iOMG,’ in which Sam declared her love for Freddie, the series was left with what appeared to be unrequited love between the teenagers.

In the Season 5 opener, Sam was tracked by Carly (Miranda Cosgrove), Freddie, and Gibby (Noah Munck) to Troubled Waters Mental Hospital. While it appeared storyline appropriate for the character to believe she had mental illness for falling for her arch nemesis of so many years, the series appeared to take a light-handed approach to those who have mental illness.

Other theories are that the storyline was too similar to Britney Spears’s mental difficulties at the same time. Therefore, that particular episode was indefinitely pulled from reruns. It is also not available to stream on Paramount Plus, where the entire iCarly catalog is housed.

However, the episode remains on the series’ DVD box sets. It is also available on Apple TV+ and YouTube, but viewers must pay to watch the installment.

The episode contained questionable moments

Nathan Kress and Jennette McCurdy on ‘iCarly’ | YouTube

On the iCarly Fandom website, further information regarding the episode was made available. More details surrounding the episode could explain why this particular installment isn’t readily visible in reruns.

According to the website, signs on the walls of the hospital include the following statements: “Friends don’t kill friends,” “Do not eat game pieces,” “Please don’t feed the patients,” “Urine is for restrooms,” “Please keep pants on,” and “Only bite food.”

Those signs tried to address what the show’s creators believed would be funny issues within a mental health facility. However, they were later deemed inappropriate and subsequently blurred out of the episode.

iCarly creator Dan Schneider was later accused of incorporating too-adult humor into his kids’ shows. Some of his former co-workers and child stars under his employ acknowledged he incorporated innuendo into his children’s programming to be funny in the docuseries Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.

‘iLost My Mind’ guest-starred ‘The Big Bang Theory’ superstar

The questionable episode had Gibby (Noah Munck) interacting with one of the residents of Troubled Waters Mental Hospital, a man named Caleb. He insisted he was from the future.

Caleb was played by Jim Parsons of The Big Bang Theory. He guest-starred on the series to share some exciting news with the iCarly gang.

As Caleb Parsons insisted, “In 2041, California is going to fall into the ocean,” and “in 2029, aliens will capture Ryan Seacrest.” He also told Carly (Miranda Cosgrove) that she would someday be the vice president of the United States.

The original iCarly series ran for five seasons on Nickelodeon, beginning in 2007 and ending in 2012. A reboot aired on Paramount Plus starting in 2021. The series was canceled in 2023.

How to get help: To connect with mental health resources near you, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website.

Michael J. Fox: Mom Would ‘Freak Out’ Over Prince William’s Reaction at BAFTA Awards

Lucille Barilla — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:45:42 +0000

Michael J. Fox shared details of a standing ovation from Prince William at the 2024 BAFTA Awards that would have made his mom “freak out.” The actor, who rose to fame on Family Ties and in the Back to the Future series of movies, believes this particular moment would have made one family member in particular, very proud.

Prince William’s reaction to Michael J. Fox’s BAFTA appearance made the actor think of his late mom

Michael J. Fox appeared as a presenter at the 2024 BAFTA Awards, the annual celebration to honor the best British and international contributions to film. The event took place in February 2024.

The actor received a standing ovation from the event’s attendees. One of these congratulatory claps was from none other than Prince William, the son of Princess Diana and King Charles.

In an interview with People Magazine, Fox shared that this accolade would have made his late parents, Phyllis and William Nelson Fox, very proud. Particularly his mother, who was a royal fan.

“My mother would freak out that the future king of the United Kingdom stood up for me. My mother would just go out of her mind,” Fox explained.

“If you’re a 22-year-old kid from Burnaby Eastburn, which if you know Burnaby, you know Eastburn is the roughest part,” Fox explained. “I said that to a friend of mine the other day. I sent him a text.”

He concluded, “Because he sent me a text about the standing ‘O’ at the BAFTAs and about Prince William. And I said, ‘Who would have thought? East Burnaby street rat and a standing ovation from the future king of England.'”

This wasn’t the first time Michael J. Fox interacted with the British royal family

Michael J. Fox had a memorable encounter with Princess Diana during the British premiere of Back to the Future in 1985. He recounted the story to People Magazine.

The film, which Fox filmed while simultaneously starring in the television series Family Ties, had become a blockbuster hit. Audiences responded to the story of Marty McFly, who traveled back in time to when his parents first met and ultimately changed the trajectory of their lives.

Fox told People, “It all got so crazy. There’s nothing I could think of that wouldn’t happen.”

“With the royal premiere of Back to the Future, I sat next to Princess Diana,” he continues. “I realized if I was like a fake yawn and an arm stretch away from being on a date with her. That one, and just moments like that, were so surreal.”

The actor and Princess Diana were the same age

Princess Diana and Michael J. Fox at the London premiere of ‘Back to the Future’ in 1985 | Keystone/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Michael J. Fox and Princess Diana were born in the same year, 1961. Fox was born on June 9 and Diana, one month later on July 1.

Their celebrity peaked during the 1980s. Diana, for marrying then-Prince Charles and Fox and his television and film career.

While each experienced different levels of fame, Fox admitted that to be famous during that time, one had to be tougher, work harder, and prove themselves to be worthy. Thus, he and Diana rose to the challenge.

Fox reflected on that time period as he grew into his noteriety. He told People Magazine that being famous during that decade was “different.”

“There’s an expression I referred to when they gave me an honorary Academy Award — somebody said to me the day before, they were talking about getting this award and being famous, and they said ‘You’re ‘80s famous,’ ” Fox revealed. “I thought, ‘Wow, that’s cool. ‘80s famous. Right, we were different.’ “

He added, “We were tougher. We didn’t have social media, we didn’t have any of that crap.”

“We were just famous and left to our own resources. And it was an amazing time,” Fox concluded.

Michael J. Fox has retired from acting. He works tirelessly with The Michael J. Fox Foundation to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease, of which he was diagnosed in 1991 at the age of 29. Princess Diana died at the age of 36 in a car crash in Paris, France.

Kate Middleton’s Cancer Update: ‘Inner Core of Steel’ Return

Lucille Barilla — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:54:16 +0000

Kate Middleton has laid low publicly for the better part of the past eight months after revealing a cancer diagnosis in January 2024. Although the Princess of Wales has popped up on social media and at two high-profile events, she has remained out of sight. However, a royal reporter claims she is ready to make a “steely” return to the public eye.

‘Steely character’ Kate Middleton’s cancer fight

Since January, Kate Middleton has kept a low profile as she has battled cancer. In an emotional video released on social media in March 2024, Kate Middleton discussed her health and revealed she was undergoing treatment for the disease.

Since then, Kate has appeared publicly only twice. First, she stepped out at Trooping the Color and then as a spectator and trophy presenter at Wimbledon.

Royal commentator Phil Dampier believes the United Kingdom’s future queen has an “inner core of steel,” which will prepare her for a full-time royal return. To The Sun, he compared her to a late senior royal with many of the same attributes.

“I think Kate has got a sort of inner core of steel. She’s quite a sort of steely character, and I think she’s a bit reminds me a little bit of late, Prince Philip,” Dampier explained.

“I think she’s got a sort of inner strength, and she’s very much pulled on those reserves, and I think that of the two, she’s probably the stronger character, even though she’s the one who’s got the illness. In many ways, she will be the stronger of the two [with Prince William] in getting through it, and mainly, of course, she wants to be strong for her children.”

Dampier believes that Kate is trying to show her children that “she’s going to be okay.” He added that William and her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, will follow her lead.

When should Kate Middleton return to public duties?

Kate Middleton’s return to public duties depends on current medical advice from her team of doctors. As part of her last public update, Kate revealed she was undergoing treatment, but since then, has not further elaborated on whether or not this treatment has ended.

Royal commentator Phil Dampier believes that the timeline for Kate’s return is sooner rather than later. He thinks her health has taken a positive turn.

“It’s a very good sign that we’ve seen Kate twice in recent weeks, first at Trooping the Color and then at Wimbledon, so clearly she’s a lot better,” Dampier explains. “It indicates that she is clearly on the mend, and hopefully, she’ll be back in action in a month or so, in the autumn.”

However, for the foreseeable future, Kate will remain with her family at Balmoral, the late Queen’s Scottish retreat. The royal family typically gathers for a month in late summer to unwind and spend time together.

Royal biographer Angela Levin told GB News that Kate’s decision to go to Balmoral marks a turning point in her recovery. She explained, “This is a huge move. Not only because she is obviously not well yet but also because she feels very comfortable with the royal family. She is very happy with the King [Charles] and the Queen [Camilla Parker Bowles], and she knows they will understand if she has to rest.”

Prince William was reportedly ‘shocked’ over Kate’s cancer diagnosis

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The news that Kate Middleton was diagnosed with cancer was a great shock to her husband of 13 years, Prince William. The couple share the parenting of their three young children.

“I’m sure William was very shocked when when Kate was first diagnosed with cancer. Because anyone of that age to be diagnosed, it’s clearly a tremendous shock and a great worry,” Phil Dampier said.

William’s devotion to his wife’s health was apparent. He stepped back from royal duties to focus on Kate’s recovery.

When William did return to his royal role, it was on an abbreviated schedule so he could be there for not only his wife but also their children. The future king put his responsibilities to his family above those to the crown, a new direction for the future head of the House of Windsor.

Kate Middleton’s June health update stated her cancer treatment was ongoing and would continue for several months. She said she would take the summer to “heal.”

Carrie Underwood: How She Fought Back Being Called ‘Fat’ By ‘American Idol’ Fans

Lucille Barilla — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:25:57 +0000

When Carrie Underwood won American Idol in 2005, she was a healthy 21-year-old. However, the public seemed to find fault with her looks and used terms that were other than complimentary to describe her weight. How did the superstar singer fight back against being called “fat” by viewers?

Viewers tried to shame Carrie Underwood for her weight

Carrie Underwood was first exposed to online trolls when she appeared as an American Idol contestant. However, she said it was “impossible” not to see the negative comments about her weight.

As reported by The Daily Mail, she told Us Weekly, “When I was on American Idol, I was a bit heavier than I am now. That was the first time I was exposed to the public talking about me, so it was impossible not to look online and see what they were saying.”

Underwood added, “Apparently, I was fat. Of course, I wasn’t, but sometimes words people choose are not the nicest.”

She also shared with Women’s Health, “I shouldn’t have cared what other people thought about me. I was tired, and I kept buying bigger clothes. I knew I could improve myself, and I let my haters be my motivators.”

Did Carrie Underwood change her lifestyle from her early ‘American Idol’ days?

After competing on and winning American Idol, Carrie Underwood was under a public microscope. As the singer and songwriter’s popularity grew, as did her awareness of how to use food as fuel.

Underwood completely changed her diet. She began eating simply, adding more fruits and vegetables to her meals.

She told Today, “Overall, keeping things as simple as possible is always the best. We live in a world right now where everything is ultra-processed, and it seems like the easiest thing is to grab fast food.”

However, she tries to circumvent problems by planning as many meals as possible and sticking to whole, nutritious foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and eggs. “I love veggies and fruit,” Underwood explains.

“Things that are very simple and nutritious, you’ll never go wrong with that,” she continued. “I feel like that’s the best for your body, and it makes you feel the best, and then you can put your best foot forward.”

So, what does Carrie Underwood eat to fuel her body?

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Women’s Health detailed Carrie Underwood’s healthy eating plan. It’s balanced, filling, and completely doable, even on a budget.

She may start her day with a tofu or egg-white scramble, Ezekiel toast, berries, and coffee. Her lunch may include a sandwich with Tofurky, tomato, avocado, red onion, spinach, and mustard.

Dinner is a mix of protein and vegetables. Snacks are smoothies filled with vegetables, fruit, or a protein bar for energy.

As a mom to sons Isaiah and Jacob, Carrie tries to pass down her healthy habits to her sons. She is open with them about her healthy attitude toward food, and she and her husband, Mike Fisher (who isn’t a vegetarian), work diligently to keep those types of discussions open with their boys as they grow older.

She told PopSugar, “They just know what they like and what they want. You want to word things carefully; you don’t want to end up giving your kids a complex or anything like that.”

Underwood uses examples when talking about food: “This is not good for your brain. This won’t help you grow,” she reveals. Finding healthy things your whole family enjoys is difficult. But when you find them, it’s important to keep them around.”

Carrie Underwood will be featured as a judge on the 2025 season of American Idol.

Kate Middleton Used This Style Trick to Make Her Waist Look Even Smaller During Prince William Wedding

Lucille Barilla — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:38:57 +0000

Kate Middleton used this style trick to make her waist look even smaller during her 2011 royal wedding to Prince William. She ensured her appearance would look balanced as she presented herself to the world on her wedding day.

The style trick Kate Middleton employed to balance out her wedding look

Kate Middleton always had a slim figure. She kept fit and trim by following a healthy diet. And by participating in outdoor activities such as field hockey and tennis.

As the world watched her marry Prince William in 2011, Kate knew she had to find a balanced and proportional look. To achieve this, she relied on the gown’s designer, Sarah Burton, to help her create an ethereal statement.

Stylist Miranda Holder’s remarks about the hidden trick Kate used to create a tiny waist in a TikTok video.

“The hidden padding in Kate’s wedding dress to make her waist look even smaller,” she reveals. “Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen is no stranger to making women’s figures look even more incredible than they already are.”

Holder added, “Let’s face it, Kate doesn’t really need any help. However, Sarah understands just how important proportion and balance are in any outfit. To make the most of the beautiful figure wearing it.”

“So Sarah added extra padding around the hips and bottom area, making Kate’s tiny waist look even tinier. Thus, it’s all about adding volume to certain areas to make other areas of the body look smaller.”

Kate Middleton’s wedding dress created a sensation

Sarah Burton designed the future Princess of Wales wedding dress for Alexander McQueen. At the time, Burton had only been a designer at the fashion house for one year.

“It has been the experience of a lifetime to work with Catherine Middleton to create her wedding dress, and I have enjoyed every moment of it,” Burton stated. “It was such an incredible honor to be asked, and I am so proud of what we and the Alexander McQueen team have created. I am delighted that the dress represents the best of British craftsmanship.”

The royal family’s website describes the gown as follows. “The lace design was hand-engineered (appliquéd) using the Carrickmacross lace-making technique, which originated in Ireland in the 1820s. Alternitavely, “individual flowers” were “hand-cut from lace and hand-engineered onto ivory silk tulle to create a unique and organic design. Which incorporates the rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock.”

Subsequently, hand-cut English lace and French Chantilly lace were used throughout the bodice, skirt, and underskirt trim. The website claims those who worked on the gown “washed their hands every thirty minutes to keep the lace and threads pristine.” Needles were changed every three hours to “keep them sharp and clean.”

Queen Elizabeth had a hilarious reaction to seeing Kate Middleton’s wedding dress on display

Kate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth look at wedding dress on display | John Stillwell – WPA Pool/Getty Images

Kate Middleton’s wedding dress was displayed to the public after the wedding day as part of a special royal wedding exhibition. Then, the public got a closer look at the stunning creation and Kate’s crown, veil, and shoes.

However, before the exhibition was open to the public, Kate and Queen Elizabeth toured the exhibit. The monarch’s reaction went viral for its hilarity, as reported by Newsweek.

After seeing the dress and her crown floating above the headless display, Elizabeth said, “Horrid, isn’t it?” Kate responded, “Without my face there?” Elizabeth added, “Horrible…dreadful.”

Kate Middleton and Prince William married on Apr. 29, 2011. They have been married for 13 years and have three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

King Charles’ 6-Word Clapback Left Princess Diana Dumbstruck During Daring Dress Moment

Lucille Barilla — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:31:36 +0000

Although connected to the royal family for most of her young life as the daughter of an Earl, Princess Diana was unprepared for life within its walls when she became engaged to then-Prince Charles. Therefore, she was dumbstruck when Charles criticized one of her most daring dress moments with a six-word clapback.

Charles had some unkind words for Princess Diana

It was shortly after eligible royal bachelor Prince Charles announced his engagement to Lady Diana Spencer in February 1981 that the couple had their first official outing. The couple was set to be married that summer, and Diana had already moved into Buckingham Palace. Therefore, it was time for them to make their public debut as engaged couples.

Before the event, which would place Diana front and center as she accompanied Charles to a charity recital at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London, she maintained a smart and sweet style of conservative looks in bright colors. When she visited David and Elizabeth Emmanuel’s dress shop, she fell in love with a daring black ballgown.

“She fell in love with it and didn’t care that someone else had already worn it to a charity ’do,” said Elizabeth to Vogue UK of the creation. “We didn’t even consider whether the dress was right for the occasion. We just thought she looked fabulous.”

However, Prince Charles wasn’t a fan of the look. Perhaps he was too stuck on royal tradition or realized that Diana’s look would distract from him.

Thus, instead of supporting Diana’s fashion choice, he responded with a six-word clapback instead of praise, which left her dumbstruck. “Only people in mourning wear black,” he said, as per Express.

Diana’s black dress caused a sensation and her first authentic style moment

When she exited a car alongside Prince Charles to enter the charity event, Princess Diana’s black taffeta dress caused a sensation. It wasn’t the color, as many people outside the royal family wore black to evening events.

Instead, the shoulder-exposing and form-fitting silhouette caught the eye of photographers and royal watchers. Diana, at just 19, looked lovely and age-appropriate.

She was criticized for the amount of skin the dress showed. Diana was also chastised for showing off her décolletage, a no-no in royal circles.

Elizabeth Emmanuel told Vogue of Diana’s shoulder-baring look, “We hadn’t thought about what would happen when Diana got out of the car and leaned over. We were so naive.”

She continued, “There was so much press on Diana that they had to postpone the budget announcement until the next day. Life seemed to stop because of that dress.”

The Emmanuel’s were commissioned to make Diana’s wedding dress. The equally iconic look would go on to inspire royal brides for decades after that.

The royal family typically didn’t wear black except for funerals

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According to royal tradition, House of Windsor members only wear black during funerals. “Generally, it is thought that black is not usually worn unless in mourning, although Diana Princess of Wales did occasionally wear it for evening functions,” said Alexandra Messervy, founder of The English Manner (a famous London-based finishing school) as reported by CBS News.

Ironically, the royal family must always have a black outfit on hand when they are on a trip. This is in case they have to attend a last-minute funeral or a family member dies while they are away.

Princess Diana relied on black dresses throughout the remainder of her time as a royal family member. They lent an air of elegance to whatever evening events she attended.

‘Sister Wives’: Is Robyn Brown Still Happy With Kody Brown?

Lucille Barilla — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:57:32 +0000

As Sister Wives Season 19 remains in a holding pattern, one of the show’s most significant questions has yet to be answered. After his family’s downfall, with Kody separating from three of his four wives in three years, Kody and Robyn Brown are now a monogamous couple. However, while Kody appears besotted with Robyn, is she still happy with him?

Robyn Brown has disappeared from social media. She once utilized her Facebook, X, and Instagram accounts regularly. But these days, she only remains active on Pinterest.

Robyn’s Pinterest account has changed over the last several years. She used to have family and relationship boards attached to her account and even one dedicated “For Kody.”

Today, all of her boards are religious in nature. While Robyn has professed to be a very spiritual person, some of her pins may be telling tales about the status of her relationship with Kody Brown.

For example, Robyn posted several pins about battles and finding peace. One reads, “Always remember God will give you direction about your situation, not confusion. Ask God for peace.”

A second says, “Nothing can pierce your armor when you have been dressed for battle by the Holy Spirit.” A third states, “You can pray all you want, but eventually, David had to pick up a stone and act against Goliath.”

What could all of Robyn Brown’s conflicted pins mean?

Robyn Brown of TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’ | TLC

Speculation regarding the status of Robyn and Kody Brown’s relationship remains just that. When the couple appears together on camera or even in Kody’s Cameo account, they appear happy.

But since Sister Wives is a reality television series mired in conflict, the couple could pretend that all is well to appear stable amid the chaos surrounding them. In the past three years, Robyn and Kody have split from his former three wives, Meri, Janelle, and Christine.

Many of Kody’s older children reportedly no longer have relationships with him. The family endured the horror of Garrison Brown’s death earlier this year.

Most of all, Sister Wives is no longer a show about polygamy. It’s now a show about separate families attempting to coexist.

Therefore, Robyn could be reacting to the family’s trauma. Or she could be referring to tough times with Kody, as she did in a Sister Wives Look Back: How It Started special.

Robyn said she would have thought twice about marrying Kody if he showed favoritism toward one wife. “If I would have seen him show favoritism or not be fair, I would have really probably backed away from it really fast.”

During a tell-all installment, Robyn also said that Kody had been self-sabotaging their marriage. She claimed, “I think he’s just been in such a dark place.”

Is ‘Sister Wives’ star Robyn telling the truth?

While viewers will never know if Robyn is telling the truth about her relationship with Kody, here is what has been displayed in the TLC series: Since Season 1, Robyn has been adamant about having sister wives.

She said she craved the community experience not only for herself but also for her children. It appeared that the system worked with the Brown family for a short time until it didn’t.

Robyn and Kody had a stronger connection than Kody and his other wives. Therefore, they were drawn to each other, and Kody began to neglect his other relationships.

However, Robyn maintained that she wanted sister wives but allowed Kody to speak poorly about Meri, Janelle, and Christine and ignore their shared children. She didn’t force Kody to spend more time with his other families; instead, she relaxed into domesticity with him and their five kids.

So, while on paper, Robyn appeared to want the polygamist lifestyle, she didn’t work hard enough to achieve it. She was previously in a failed monogamous relationship but grew up in polygamy. Therefore, her attempt to balance the two worlds inevitably killed Kody’s other marriages when she couldn’t find the strength to allow him to nurture the other women the way she demanded he do with their relationship.

Sister Wives is currently on hiatus. The series airs on TLC.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s Wedding ‘More Intense, Romantic’ Than Queen Elizabeth’s, Says Body Language Expert

Lucille Barilla — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:26:31 +0000

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s 2018 nuptials were much less reserved than past royal unions. A body language expert claims their day was “more intense” and “romantic” than Queen Elizabeth’s wedding to Prince Philip.

Body language expert talks stark contrasts between Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth’s weddings

Speaking to The Mirror, body language expert Judi James revealed that there was a stark difference between Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s wedding versus Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials. Much of the contrast had to do with the times of the day.

“It’s important to put the Queen and Philip’s body language into context on their wedding day. This was a time before women’s lib when it was still quite rare for a woman to have a job after marriage. And even rarer for a woman to hold a higher rank than her husband, as the future Queen did here, even before she ascended to the throne,” James explained.

“It was therefore important that the Queen’s body language reflect that. Keeping an appropriate sense of royal status while also showing signals of a more dutiful respect to Philip.” However, James believes Elizabeth wore a “very youthful, rather girlish smile of adoration and excitement” in her photographs.

In contrast, James claims that the queen’s grandson, Prince Harry, was able to freely share his affection toward Meghan Markle. “Harry and Meghan had fewer restrictions in terms of their body language. As a result, we saw intense and romantic eye contact as well as a slightly more tactile and modern approach.”

She believed that “Meghan looked more confident than a very nervous Harry.” However, the couple was able to demonstrate emotions which “suggested they were lost in their own world at times.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding less formal than Queen Elizabeth’s nuptials

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wed in May 2018. Although several controversies preceded the actual event, including conflicts with Kate Middleton and the sudden absence of her father, Thomas Markle, Harry and Meghan’s wedding appeared to go off without a hitch.

From a kiss on the steps of the Chapel at Windsor Castle to a raucous dance party reception, Harry and Meghan focused primarily on each other. Photographs of the couple show how deeply in love they appeared to be that spring day.

In contrast, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s wedding was much more formal and even more restrained. Because it was held shortly after World War II, this was reflected in the ceremony and celebrations.

Reportedly, Elizabeth’s lavish dress was allowed after the British government awarded her an extra 200 clothing coupons to purchase her wedding gown due to rationing in World War II. Hundreds of people from across the UK sent Elizabeth their coupons to help with the dress. However, she could not accept their offers.

Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s wedding was similar to Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth’s

Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles kiss on the Buckingham Palace balcony in July 1981 | Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

To The Mirror, Judi James added that while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle demonstrated their affection toward each other, she observed Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s wedding to reflect the more stoic nature of Harry’s grandparents. Charles and Diana ushered in a new era of royal weddings but remained emotionally reserved.

James assessed, “Charles was, like his father, very much the more confident and dominant older male. While Diana looked young and rather sweet. Here, Charles looks at her warmly while she adds the romantic rush to the pose by leaning toward him as though in search of protection, smiling shyly and looking utterly besotted.”

“Charles and Diana were able to display signals that would have been seen as totally appropriate and romantic for the era they married in. As romantic signals go, it was idealized, but sadly, the relationship itself wasn’t behind the scenes.”

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were wed for 73 years, the longest of any British monarch. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary. King Charles and Princess Diana were married for 15 years before finalizing their divorce in 1996.

Prince Harry to Inherit Staggering Gift From Queen Elizabeth on 40th Birthday

Lucille Barilla — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:09:15 +0000

Prince Harry is set to inherit a staggering payday as part of his inheritance from Queen Elizabeth on his 40th birthday. The sum will likely come as a huge monetary boost to the senior royal family member, who has attempted to make his way financially since splitting from the House of Windsor in 2020.

The Duke of Sussex will inherit a large sum from the Duchy of Cornwall

Prince Harry is in line to inherit funds from the Duchy of Cornwall. The Duchy of Cornwall is a private estate established by Edward III in 1337 to provide independence to his son and heir, Prince Edward, according to an official website about the private land estate.

Queen Elizabeth II’s mother put $90 million into a trust fund for her family and listed that Harry would access his share when he turned 40. Christopher Anderson, author of The King, revealed why Harry had to wait so long for his piece of the pie.

“Why 40? To a woman who nearly lived to be 102, one can only imagine that 40 seemed like the perfect age to come into some extra cash — when you’re young enough to appreciate it but also old enough, and hopefully wise enough, not to blow it,” Andersen said in an interview with Fox News.

Anderson continued, “The Queen Mother placed two-thirds of her [estimated] $120 million fortune into a trust fund for her great-grandchildren.”

“She knew that when Prince William became Prince of Wales, which he did when his father became king, he would inherit the Duchy of Cornwall, which now boasts assets of over $1 billion. In divvying things up, the Queen Mother may have left Harry a skosh more. In the meantime, the value of the trust has simply increased, Harry’s share along with it.”

Harry will receive $8.5 million from his share on Sept. 15, 2024. William, as head of the duchy, reportedly received less when he turned 40 in 2022.

Who runs the Duchy of Cornwall today?

After almost 70 years as the Duke of Cornwall, King Charles passed the title to his firstborn son, Prince William, when Charles became king in September 2022. William now heads the Duchy. The tax-exempt private estate funds the Duke of Cornwall’s “public, charitable, and private activities,” says its website.

William is the 25th Duke in the estate’s history. He earned the title as the eldest surviving son of the monarch and the heir to the throne.

As revealed in the Duchy of Cornwall’s Integrated Annual Report, William, who does not get a salary for his work for the House of Windsor, received $30 million from the Duchy during the 2023-24 financial year.

“The Duchy’s estate extends beyond the geographical boundaries of Cornwall – covering 52,264 hectares of land across 20 counties, mostly in the South West of England. It comprises arable and livestock farms, residential and commercial properties, as well as forests, rivers, quarries, and coastline,” explains the estate’s website.

William’s role as its head is reportedly to “manage this estate in a way that is sustainable, financially viable and of meaningful value to the local community.”

Did Prince Harry also inherit money from Princess Diana?

Princess Diana and Prince Harry | Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

After their mother’s death, Princess Diana, Prince William, and Prince Harry reportedly received money from a trust fund set up by the late Princess of Wales. The sum was reportedly around $10 million to be split between William and Harry.

Forbes estimated that William and Harry began receiving dividends from their inheritance at the age of 25. They received the full amount when each turned 30.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reside in Montecito, California, and have two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.