Michelle Kapusta | Showbiz Cheat Sheet Senior Writer

King Charles Imposes Strict Rule to Protect Kate in Scotland Amid Cancer Battle

Michelle Kapusta — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000

When it was announced early in the year that the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) was recovering from abdominal surgery and would be taking an extended break from royal duties, speculation and wild rumors began to surface on the internet. The longer she wasn’t seen in public, the worse things got as sheer panic spread across Britain and stories about Kate’s health and well-being made headlines around the world.

The “never complain, never explain” royals had to ditch their mantra and realize that in the age of social media, the only way to stop outrageous and often vicious rumors was for the princess to debunk them herself. Kate did just that in March when she shocked everyone by revealing her cancer diagnosis. In her video message, the princess asked for time and privacy as she continues to recover and undergo preventive chemotherapy.

Now, as the summer winds down, members of the royal family are going to travel to Balmoral Castle in Scotland for their private annual summer vacation and many of them will not be seen in public for quite some time. Therefore, King Charles has imposed a rule before everyone gets there so Kate isn’t subjected to any more outrageous rumors as she may not be seen for months again.

Kate Middleton and King Charles III attend the Christmas Morning church service at Sandringham | Samir Hussein/WireImage

Expert says trip to Balmoral is a very good thing for Kate

Royal biographer and commentator Angela Levin spoke to GB News about the princess making the trip to Balmoral with the extended royal family this year and believes that is a very positive thing for Kate amid her cancer battle.

The author explained: “[Kate] is going to Scotland to be with the family. This is a huge move. Not only because she is obviously not well yet, but it shows she feels very comfortable with the royal family.

“She is very happy with the king and the queen and she knows they will understand if she has to rest. She can say what she likes and be warmed. I think it’s wonderful she can do that. The children will be delighted also.”

The ban King Charles is imposing on all Balmoral guests for Kate’s sake

In addition to the Waleses, the Ebinburghs, the Tindalls, Peter Phillips and his ex-wife Autumn Kelly, Queen Camilla’s grandchildren will also be joining the family at the royal estate. With so many people there, including quite a few teenagers, the monarch has enacted a ban that a lot of the young guests won’t be happy about.

King Charles III and Kate Middleton attend the Commonwealth Day service ceremony at Westminster Abbey | Daniel Leal-WPA Pool/Getty Images

According to Express, an extremely well-placed source said: “Social media posts and photos from family events are to be avoided. It’s a private family holiday and due to extended members of the family joining this year, they are trying to keep everything as private as possible. There are a lot of teenagers in attendance and there would be nothing worse than seeing a photo of King Charles trying to force a potato into his mouth on social media.”

But it isn’t a total ban over of just embarassing photos getting leaked, it’s also reportedly so the Princess of Wales doesn’t have to worry about photos of her getting out while she is at the rescidence trying to relax and recover.

The publication noted that “Kate Middleton’s unofficial images being leaked to the media can serve as a minefield for King Charles as they wish to hide her from the public eye these days … Official social media accounts are a different story because those photographs are approved by the communications team before being uploaded.”

Real Reason Kate Middleton Didn’t Wear Her Engagement Ring During Latest Surprise Appearance

Michelle Kapusta — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:16:59 +0000

Ever since the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) announced her cancer diagnosis, she took a break from royal duties and hasn’t been seen in public much. So she delighted fans when she attended Trooping the Colour in June and Wimbledon in July. Now, Kate has made another appearance with her husband. She and Prince William took to social media on Aug. 11, to share a congratulatory message to Team Great Britain following the Paris Olympics.

The video opens with rapper Snoop Dogg and features cameos from other famous faces as well including David Beckham. But most people were focused on Kate as she continues her recovery, and eagle-eyed fans picked up on the fact that she was wearing another ring in place of her engagement ring.

Here’s more on that ring and why the princess chose not to wear her sapphire sparkler.

Why Kate wasn’t sporting her engagement ring during appearance with Prince William

Well done @TeamGB, what an incredible journey!

Every athlete showed immense dedication, heart and passion. You made us all so proud!

Here's to celebrating every triumph at @Paris2024 and looking forward to more from @ParalympicsGB later in the summer pic.twitter.com/oCLz7HuuLG
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) August 11, 2024

Diamond expert Maxwell Stone of the jewelry retailer Steven Stone commented on the ring the princess was seen wearing in her video appearance as he believes it’s the one William gave her long before they tied the knot. He also revealed the reason Kate did not have on her iconic engagement ring.

Stone noted: “While Kate’s engagement ring is undoubtedly her most iconic piece of jewelry, it wasn’t the first ring she received from Prince William. During their university days, William gave Kate a promise ring, and though it’s hard to be certain, recent footage of the royal couple suggests she may be wearing this sentimental piece again. The ring is set on a rose gold Victorian band, featuring two garnets — Kate’s birthstone — and pearls to represent William’s June birthstone.”

According to the expert, “While the sentimental value is priceless, I would estimate the monetary worth of Kate’s promise ring to be around £1,500 ($1,900 USD).”

Stone added that there’s a good explanation as to why the princess wasn’t wearing her engagement ring saying: “Kate has also previously removed her engagement ring when visiting hospitals for health and safety reasons. Given that the princess has been undergoing treatment recently, this could explain why she has switched to wearing a different ring.”

Expert says Kate showed ‘strength’ and William is ‘happy’ to have her by his side again

An expert has analyzed the couple’s demeanor in the video and shared that their body language is a good sign for Kate’s health as they both appeared genuinely “happy.”

Darren Stanton is a body language and behavioral expert with a degree in psychology. He previously worked as a police officer and used his expertise to uncover the truth when interviewing hundreds of suspects. He later moved into media and TV as a consultant and has been dubbed the “Human Lie Detector.”

Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Stanton said: “When we saw Kate and William congratulate the Team GB Olympians, we could see Kate felt happy and content. She came across as motivated and proud to be involved. You can tell this through her consistent eye contact and genuine smiles throughout her message. Kate spoke with a lot of ease and carried herself with elegance as her delivery was coherent and strong … She was wearing white, a color which Kate feels confident wearing.”

Kate Middleton and Prince William arrive at ‘The Street’ community hub in Scarborough, England | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

As for the Prince of Wales, we know he has been doing a lot of solo engagements as Kate continues her treatment and Stanton noticed just how “happy” he was to have her by his side for this special message to Team GB.

The expert observed: “William also spoke with a lot of confidence and enthusiasm. He maintained strong, controlled eye contact when he spoke to the camera. William’s positive and open body language suggested he felt happy to be congratulating the Olympic team with Kate by his side. They both felt excited to make an appearance and give the athletes their best for their achievements while representing the country.”

Showbiz Cheat Sheet acknowledges conditions and cultures can impact body language and is sensitive to all backgrounds.

The Olympic Gold Medals Aren’t Actually Gold, so How Much Is One Really Worth?

Michelle Kapusta — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Every few years, people all across the globe unite for their love of sport and country as they cheer on the world’s best athletes in the Summer and Winter Olympics.

In the 2024 Paris Games, more than 10,000 Olympians competed for hundreds of medals but only about a third of those athletes received the highest honor: a gold medal.

There have been some questions about the gold medals and what they’re really made of. Here’s the surprising answer to that and why biting the medal (as many athletes do in photos) is not a good idea.

What’s in the box that was presented with the medals?

Gold medalist Noah Lyles celebrates on the podium during the Men’s 100m medal ceremony | Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Along with the medals, each athlete at the Paris Games was presented with a box, leaving many to wonder what’s inside of it.

The official Olympics website noted that inside the 15-inch box is the official poster for the Games, designed by illustrator Ugo Gattoni. He created two posters, one for the Olympics and one for the Paralympics. Both were done manually, with no assistance from AI.

They took four months and 2,000 hours of work to complete.

How much the gold medals are worth

Katie Ledecky with her gold medal after the swimming medal ceremony for the Women’s 1500m Freestyle Final | Christian Liewig – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

Many believe that the gold medals awarded to the first-place Olympians are made entirely of real gold, but that’s not the case. Per the International Olympic Committee (IOC) guidelines, gold medals are required to contain at least six grams of 24-carat gold coating. However, the remainder of the medal is primarily silver with a purity rating of at least 92.5%.

So how much are those medals actually worth?

According to experts for the jewelry retailer Steven Stone, “A gold medal weighs 529 grams, with a diameter of 85 millimeters and a thickness of 9.2 millimeters. The value of a gold medal is determined by the current market prices of silver and gold. At this moment in time, one gram of gold is worth $74.94, while one gram of silver is worth a much lower price of $0.73. Taking this into account, our experts worked out that a gold medal is currently worth $831.43.”

Why biting down on the gold medals isn’t the best idea

The U.S. relay team — Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong and Caeleb Dressel — bite their gold medals | Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images

Something that is common for many Olympians to do during their photo ops is to bite their gold medals. However, that’s not really a good idea.

Even though we see the athletes biting down on these medals so often, that can actually be harmful to teeth.

The jewelry experts warned: “Olympians often bite their gold medals for photos, but since the medals are not made of solid gold, this practice can cause damage, leading to dents and scratches.”

Psychic Reveals Meghan Markle Could Move Back to U.K. When New Feud With One of Her Family Members Stateside Becomes Front-Page News

Michelle Kapusta — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

There’s been so much talk among royal watchers lately about Meghan Markle moving back to the U.K., even though that idea doesn’t seem to make much sense. Why would the duchess, who is originally from California, leave her home state again to move back to her husband‘s homeland where neither of them are popular?

Well, according to a celebrity psychic, the former Suits star actually moving back to the U.K. could be a real possibility when some family drama with one of her loved ones stateside turns into a major news story.

Here’s exactly when Meghan and Prince Harry could return to England.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit the National War Memorial in Wellington, New Zealand | Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage

Psychic shares when Meghan could move back to the U.K. or ‘even further afield’

Inbaal Honigman is a celebrity psychic astrologer who has been reading Tarot since the ’90s. She has appeared in media for more than 20 years giving her predictions for Big Brother’s Little Brother, Elle Magazine, and talkSPOR T radio, to name a few. Last year, she accurately predicted that King Charles would develop an “illness” that would “become public knowledge via an official announcement” in 2024.

Now, Honigman is sharing her prediction of what’s in store for the Duchess of Sussex over the next few months.

Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Honigman explained: “Meghan is a Leo, and therefore, when the different planets transition through the sign of Leo in the sky, it means shifts and changes for the fiery sign. Mars, planet of passion, goes through the sign of Leo twice, for several months, in 2024 and 2025, indicating big changes for the glamorous royal.”

Meghan Markle looks on as she attends a Sit Out in Abuja, Nigeria | KOLA SULAIMON/AFP via Getty Images

The astrologer continued, “The dates of Nov. 3, 2024 to Jan. 6, 2025, indicate a powerful change such as a house move or even move of continents. Mars goes through Leo again between April 18, 2025 and June 17, 2025, so another big change is indicated at that time.

“The planet Mars is linked with impulsive changes that have uncertain outcomes, so those dates could find the duchess moving back to the U.K. or even further afield, like deciding to visit some of her old charities across Africa. As there are two periods of Mars in Leo, those promise to be two huge changes. A change of home is one, but a change in her career could be the other.”

Psychic predicts duchess’s drama with family member she ‘loves most’ will become big news

Honigman also made an interesting prediction that Meghan may move over some drama but not with the royal family, with one of her own family members.

Meghan Markle in Abuja, Nigeria as part of celebrations of Invictus Games anniversary | Emmanuel Osodi/Anadolu via Getty Images

The psychic said: “There are a couple of awkward moments for the American this year. The planet Mars, planet of passion, will be in Leo twice over the next 12 months. And to complicate matters, for a few weeks during those times, Mars goes retrograde in Leo. When Mars is in retrograde, it creates fiery disharmony and sometimes arguments, and Meghan may experience conflict even with the people she loves the most.

“Those dates are Dec. 6, 2024 till Jan. 6, 2025, so the festive season will be extra complex for her, with commitments clashing with other commitments. Family days and work days will overlap which will cause frustration. If Meghan falls out with a family member stateside, we’ll hear about it, as Leo is such an open and upfront sign. Chances are, magazines will find out and we will have front-row seats to any disagreements.”

Kate Middleton Has Had a Tense Relationship With One of Prince William’s Cousins but Another Family Member ‘Takes Inspiration’ From the Princess

Michelle Kapusta — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 16:01:00 +0000

Fans have heard a lot over the years about the Princess of Wales’ (formerly known as Kate Middleton) relationships with some royal family members including Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and King Charles. But what about her relationships with her other in-laws?

Well, past events have shown that the Princess of Wales has had a bit of a tense relationship with one of Prince William‘s cousins, while another one of her husband‘s cousins gets “inspiration” from Kate.

Prince William’s cousin who’s had a tense relationship with his wife

A video went viral in 2022, that showed a tense encounter between Kate and Princess Eugenie.

Princess Eugenie, Kate Middleton, and other members of the royal family attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace | John Stillwell – WPA Pool/Getty Images

The clip posted on X (formerly Twitter) contains footage of the royal family leaving an annual Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The video shows Eugenie pushing past Kate outside the church to get in front of her. The Princess of Wales stopped and turned briefly to see who she felt blow by her. Then, as Kate walks past Eugenie, she gives her a hard stare before flicking her hair and moving on to greet well-wishers.

When the video made the rounds, fans became convinced that the two never got along. That could be why we don’t see many pictures of them together even though they attend a lot of the same royal events.

Prince William’s cousin who ‘takes inspiration’ from Kate

Kate Middleton and Princess Beatrice attend annual Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse | Samir Hussein/WireImage

As for the royal who “takes inspiration” from the Princess of Wales, that is Eugenie’s sister Princess Beatrice, according to an expert.

Princess Beatrice, Kate Middleton, and other members of the royal family arrive to attend the Easter Sunday church service at St. George’s Chapel | Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images

Speaking on behalf of Betfair Slots, Stanton said: “Beatrice is confident — similarly to Zara Tindall and Kate Middleton. She takes after her mother — who is also very much her own person. This is often shown through the clothes she wears, as she’s not afraid to stand out from the crowd. In some ways, this is reminiscent of Kate, who she takes inspiration from. Kate’s very similar in terms of being confident in their own skin.

“This all comes down to someone’s self-esteem and the ability to adapt. Beatrice has shown she is very self-assured. It’s taken quite a long time for her to gain this confidence. While she hasn’t been in the public eye as often as Kate, Beatrice has gradually shown she feels confident in her own skin. She holds her head high, is able to openly communicate her feelings, and is happy to be taking part in royal duties.”

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Prince Harry Says He’s Open to Reconciling With King Charles if the Monarch Meets 1 Demand

Michelle Kapusta — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 01:01:00 +0000

There have been rumblings for several months about a possible reconciliation between Prince Harry and King Charles. This chatter really picked up in February when it was announced that the monarch had cancer and Harry flew to London to see him. It’s believed that was the first time the duke had seen his father in person since the king’s coronation in May 2023.

Many royal watchers thought after that day a reconciliation was certainly in the cards, that is until the details of their meeting were leaked.

Now, sources say that Harry is open to a reconciliation with the king but he wants his dad to meet one of his demands first.

King Charles and Prince Harry attend the Our Planet global premiere the at the Natural History Museum | John Phillips/Getty Images

Reports that their relationship was not repaired after Prince Harry visited the king

For those who thought a face-to-face meeting after the terrible news about King Charles’ health would thaw his frosty relationship with Harry, they were wrong. The meeting, which the prince flew more than 5,000 miles for, reportedly only lasted minutes not hours. Queen Camilla (formerly Camilla Parker Bowles) was there as well and was pretty disgusted about the way Harry showed up.

A courtier confirmed that the prince did not ask for Palace approval before he flew in.

RadarOnline reported that the courtier said: “Her Majesty was furious Harry flew in from his ritzy California home without getting palace approval — and came with an attitude.”

The timing of the duke’s visit came just days before he was due to make a couple of appearances and according to the courtier the queen could not take Harry “using her husband’s cancer as a ‘loving son’ PR” saying Camilla has taken it all on the chin, but using her husband’s cancer as a PR stunt was the last straw.

King Charles and Prince Harry standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2018 | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Harry is open to a reconciliation if the king does this

Sources have told the Daily Beast the main reason for the father and son still not speaking is because the duke is being denied the automatic police security protection in the U.K. he received when he was a working royal.

That is a real sticking point for the prince, who is adamant that there is a “very real threat” against him and his family. Therefore, he believes it should be reinstated and even though the courts have ruled otherwise, Harry is convinced that “if the king wanted, he could do this for his son.”

However, the Palace has refuted that claim and said the monarch can’t just butt in and try to use his influence over the Royal and VIP Executive Committee.

King Charles III and Prince Harry walk behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II | Karwai Tang/WireImage

The publication noted: “Buckingham Palace officials said that it would be ‘wholly inappropriate’ for the king to pull rank and attempt to influence the government committee, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, which makes decisions about royals’ personal protection. They added that these decisions were now a matter for the courts, as Harry was litigating the matter.”

No word yet on when the Duke of Sussex will appeal the matter, but we likely won’t see a reconciliation between Prince Harry and King Charles before then.

Meghan Markle May Have 1 Trick Up Her Sleeve for Hollywood Career Comeback That Would Horrify the Royal Family

Michelle Kapusta — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 23:22:00 +0000

Following a year Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would like to forget, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did a complete rebrand and vowed that this would be their “redemption year.”

And so far in 2024, the pair embarked on a trip to Nigeria as Harry continues his work with the Invictus Games. The duke also has a documentary about polo coming out while Meghan has her lifestyle brand, America Riveria Orchard, as well as a cooking show set to premiere on Netflix.

But a royal expert is claiming that there’s something else Harry’s wife could have in the pipeline to complete a big Hollywood comeback, especially if her brand and show aren’t a success.

Expert reveals trick Meghan still has in back pocket that could aid in career comeback

Meghan Markle visits Suva Market in Fiji to meet some female vendors | Chris Jackson Pool/Getty Images

Longtime investigative journalist Tom Bower, who penned the book Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors, believes that Meghan is getting something else ready to complete her comeback—something that would surely be another nightmare for the royals.

“The future for the Sussexes is pretty grim. I think they’re on a permanent decline,” Bower said per OK! Magazine. “But whenever they need money, whenever they need publicity to stoke their reputation, they will drop another bomb.”

Bower opined that what the duchess may do to rake in a lot of interest and publicity for herself is release her own memoir like Harry did, saying: “We’re still waiting for Meghan’s own autobiography, which I’m sure she’s penning. She’s a good writer and it will be filled with vitriol and filled with lies.”

Reason Meghan’s product launch has been stalled

Regarding her product launch, which has been held up for a while, OK! previously reported that sources close to the former Suits star have said: “The rollout for American Riviera Orchard is already off to a strong start. The website has over 100,000 who have signed up to hear about the first products launched. Meghan is very pleased with the early interest it has gained. [She] is so excited to see how people enjoy her products and use them in their everyday lives.”

Meghan Markle smiles during day six of the Invictus Games Düsseldorf | Lukas Schulze/Getty Images for Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023

But according to Prince Harry’s biographer Angela Levin, the slow product rollout over the last several months is due to several issues behind the scenes.

“[Meghan] is very upset about what is happening with this American Riviera Orchard [and] she is not happy about how it has been received,” the author told GB News. “The jam was a bit of a laughing stock. She sent it off to about 50 friends and only a few replied. Everyone said that she is in a ‘jam.’ It is not moving forward.

“She has had a lot of trouble finding a CEO to run it for her and she is having a lot of trouble finding a chef. Some of them have gone along to see how it is but they say she is so meticulous about everything. She’s so demanding and they don’t really want that. These are chefs who have good jobs, and they’re not people who are learning.”

‘Overwhelmed’ Prince William Continues to Navigate Appearances Without Kate But Has 2 Royals Supporting Him Now (Not King Charles or Camilla)

Michelle Kapusta — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:35:00 +0000

After the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) announced her cancer diagnosis and that she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy, Prince William had to ramp up and shoulder all of his royal duties on his own in her absence.

While William and Kate have done plenty of separate appearances over the years, they’ve also done many together. But joint appearances aren’t a reality right now as the princess continues her treatment and recovery. While some believe the Prince of Wales is a bit “overwhelmed” taking on so many duties without Kate, there are two members of his family who have really helped him out while his wife is out of commission.

Here’s which royals a former Palace employee says have been helping the Prince of Wales.

Prince William holds trophy alongside Kate Middleton at the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club | Karwai Tang/WireImage

The 2 family members supporting Prince William now as Kate continues her treatment

Grant Harrold was King Charles’ butler for seven years. During his time working for the now-monarch, his duties also included that of valet, housekeeper, house manager, and driver. Harrold looked after Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate whenever they stayed at Highgrove House as well.

The king’s former employee explained that over the last several months some royals have rallied around William as not just Kate but also King Charles has had to take breaks from a number of duties for his cancer treatments.

Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Harrold said: “William will probably be very overwhelmed at the moment. There are a lot of duties as a royal, but William did conduct many solo engagements before his marriage, and has continued to during his marriage too. This will be feeling like a lot to undertake and he’s doing a very good job of it.

Prince William, Mike and Zara Tindall, and Princess Beatrice attend Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel | Samir Hussein/WireImage

“He will be supported by other members of the family. Even though his brother is no longer in the picture, he [has] the support of his cousins, such as Zara and Beatrice … He does still have a very good support system around him.”

Beatrice’s sister has also lent support to Prince William, like when she attended the Prince of Wales’ Garden Party in July. However, she’s not able to help out as much as or make as many appearances as Beatrice and Zara because she doesn’t live in the U.K. full-time anymore. Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, actually split their time between London and Portugal.

Kate’s return to royal duties has been ‘great for the morale of the nation’

Harrold reflected on how “great” it was to see Kate return for the Trooping of the Colour in June, as royal watchers are looking forward to her return full-time whenever that may be.

Prince William and Kate Middlton on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

“There was a huge buzz at Trooping the Colour. I witnessed the excitement when the carriage came out of the Palace,” he recalled. “You could see it caused a lot of buzz and joy around the British public. I think the energy of the public has increased because they were thrilled to see her there.

“Whether she’ll return to more duties depends on how well she is, but when she is seen in public, it does cause a lot of excitement which is great for her, as it will give her a boost, and it’s great for the morale of the nation.”

Harrold added: “[Kate] also wants the British public and Commonwealth to see she is as good as she can be and is getting on with life, just as millions of other people have to. She’s trying to carry on with as much of normal life as possible, which includes her royal duties.”

Who Is ‘Kung Fu’ Kenny Bednarek’s Girlfriend Sharmila Nicollet?

Michelle Kapusta — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Sprinter Kenny Bednarek, nicknamed “Kung Fu Kenny,” won a silver in the men’s 200m at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He came into the 2024 Paris Games looking to earn another medal after he clocked a personal best of 19.59 seconds.

Bednarek won his semifinal heat on Aug. 7 with a time of 20.00 seconds to qualify for the final. The following day, he finished in second place taking home another silver in the 200 meters. Since he’s been on the global stage with so many eyes on him, fans want to know more about his life off the track including who his girlfriend is.

Here’s more on Sharmila Nicollet and why some sports fans may recognize her.

How long Bednarek and Nicollet have been together

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While the details of exactly how Bednarek and Nicollet met aren’t known, the couple went public with the relationship in 2020, posting a snap together on Instagram. And while they haven’t been spotted out at many public events with each other, they have appeared together in plenty of photos on social media.

In June 2024, the pair celebrated their fourth anniversary and Nicollet shared several pics of them over the years.

“Happy 4 year Anniversary baby. Too many amazing memories, adventures around the world and hairstyles to choose from 06-01-2020………to be continued,” she captioned the carousel of images.

Nicollet is an athlete as well

Like her beau, Nicollet is an athlete as well.

Sharmila Nicollet plays a shot during the fourth edition of the Krishnapatnam Port Golden Eagles Golf Championship | NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images

Nicollet was born on March 12, 1991, in Bangalore, India, to a French father and an Indian mother. Her mom, Surekha, owns Padmini Aroma Ltd, a perfume company in Bangalore while her dad, Marc, is a software professional.

Nicollet attended Bishop Cotton Girls’ School and Bangalore International School. She excelled in sports like swimming and golf. In swimming, she won state and national aquatic competitions between 1997 and 2001 and earned more than 70 medals at the sub-junior level. She began playing golf in 2002 when she was just 11 years old and won her first event at 15.

How Nicollet made history

While Bednarek made his mark on the Olympics by adding more medals to his collection, Nicollet made history in her sport as well.

She is the youngest lady golfer to win the All-India Ladies Amateur Championship in 2007-2008, along with seven Open Amateur Tournaments. When Nicollet turned pro in 2009, she became the youngest Indian golfer, at 18, to ever qualify for and compete in the Ladies European Tour.

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During an interview with Sportkeeda after turning pro, Nicollet was asked how much things have changed for Indian female golfers over the years.

She responded: “So from when I first turned pro how far they have come right now … players [are] getting better in scoring, getting better under par scores, [and] winning scores … [seeing] girls like Aditi Ashok and the rest playing overseas, it’s nice and it changes the perception of Indian golf when girls are performing abroad. So it’s doing great.”

She added that an event like the Indian Open is one where the ladies can really “showcase their talents” and “run shoulders with the best players.”

Some other facts about Nicollet are that her favorite drink is coffee and her favorite golfer is Tiger Woods.

Here’s Why so Many of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Staffers Quit Working for Them

Michelle Kapusta — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:40:00 +0000

Ever since it was reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lost several staffers, 14 within a four-year period, many have questioned why so many of those employed by the Sussexes have quit.

There were past allegations that Meghan wasn’t easy to work with, and therefore, household aides dubbed her as “Duchess Difficult.” Then, there were the explosive claims that she “bullied” staffers, which the duke and duchess have always denied.

Now, we’re taking a look at some of their former staff members who decided to leave and the reasons they chose to do so.

The reasons some of Prince Harry and Meghan’s staffers resigned

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their visit to Dubbo, Australia | Chris Jackson – Pool/Getty Images

A total of 15 employees lost their jobs on Meghan and Harry’s staff when the pair decided to move to America. But 14 more have other reasons they no longer work for the duke and duchess. They include members of their PR team to Archewell media company employees to a royal protection officer, whose identity has been kept confidential for security reasons, all resigning within or just over a year on the job.

Melissa Toubati was once Meghan’s personal assistant. She left her position in November 2018, a short time after she began working for the duchess. Several reports claim that she quit just a few months into the job when she was allegedly reduced to tears by her boss.

Another woman, Toya Holness, who had been on the prince and former Suits star‘s team since October 2020 and was promoted to manage their PR across the Atlantic in March 2021. However, she ended up quitting in May 2022. Insiders said that Holness “wanted out” after finding herself “having to fulfill a great many functions for the couple.”

Two of the most famous Sussex employee exits were those of senior communications secretaries Jason Knauf and Christian Jones. They left their roles in March 2019 to work for Prince William and the Princess of Wales (formerly Kate Middleton). It was later discovered that Knauf filed a formal complaint about the alleged bullying experienced by various royal household staff members.

Meghan Markle holding flowers and greeting well-wishers on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle | KIRSTY O’CONNOR/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Former Palace employee admits the Sussexes couldn’t keep people on staff

Another high-profile departure was Samantha Cohen’s. She was employed as a top staffer for the late Queen Elizabeth II for 17 years before she was moved to help out Harry and Meghan’s team when they were short-staffed. She even became Meghan’s private secretary at one point.

Cohen told The Herald Sun that she was one of the 10 staffers interviewed for the Palace’s investigation into the “bullying allegations.” She also confirmed that there was high turnover as people did not want to work for the Sussexes.

“I was only supposed to stay for six months but stayed for 18,” Cohen told the Australian publication. “We couldn’t find a replacement for me and when we did, we took them on tour to Africa with Harry and Meghan to show them the ropes. But they left (quit) as well while in Africa.”

Meghan Markle sitting in front of private secretary Samantha Cohen at a ceremony in Widnes, England | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Cohen is thought to be one of the sources for Valentine Low’s book Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, in which it was claimed that Harry and Meghan’s former staff members referred to themselves as the “Sussex Survivors Club.”

During an episode of Palace Confidential, Low explained: “When [Sam] started, Harry knew her well and liked her and she liked Harry. Sam is an incredible problem solver, she’s a can-do personality and she just found it really difficult. She was asked to do things that a private secretary wouldn’t normally be asked to do and I think she was treated harshly. She was shouted at by Meghan [and] said that dealing with them was like dealing with a couple of teenagers.”

The duke and duchess have denied the claims that Meghan bullied staffers calling the allegations a “smear campaign.”