KING Charles may be spending Christmas Day apart from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry but he will want to be in touch on the day, according to a former royal butler.

Grant Harrold, who worked for the monarch between 2004 and 2011, said that Charles will not only want to call the Sussexes but will also send gifts for Archie and Lilibet.

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Speaking to Fabulous, Grant said: “I’m willing to bet that there definitely will be some sort of [Zoom] communication on Christmas Day. There’s no question. 

“I’m not talking so much about Harry and Meghan directly, but I have no doubt the King will want to see his grandkids on Christmas Day. 

“The King will send gifts. I guarantee you that something will be sent, and likewise, gifts will be sent to Grandpa or Grandmother [from the Sussexes].

“There will be a chance to see each other—whether it’s to see them open the gifts, that’s completely possible, because that’s what a lot of families do. It’s not a new thing. 

“I’d be surprised if they didn’t FaceTime so they could see the grandchildren opening the gifts he sent them.

“There will definitely, without a doubt, be communication.”

Grant said Christmas Day could be the perfect opportunity for Charles to speak with his son, who lives 5,400 miles away in California.

The former butler shared: “They’re not just going to put the kids in front of the camera without conversation. 

“There will definitely be some shape or form of conversation.”

Grant said King Charles will also send gifts for Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.

He added: “When it comes to toys and the King—have you ever been to the Highgrove shop? It’s all very traditional. The King is very traditional. 

“I don’t see him buying them an Xbox or something like that—probably too young anyway. It’s going to be more traditional, you know, like a wooden farm set or something along those lines.”

The former royal staff member said King Charles will be “sad” that his family is divided at Christmas.

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While the Sussexes are thought to be spending the festive period in Montecito at their £12million, nine-bedroom mansion with Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland, the rest of the royals are heading to Sandringham, as is tradition.

It has been confirmed that Prince William and Princess Kate will be taking their three kids, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, to join in the family festivities.

They are thought to be joining the likes of Zara and Mike Tindall and their kids, along with the families of Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. 

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Grant added: “I think if he [King Charles] had the choice, he’d definitely want everyone together. 

“He’s very much a family man. I remember Christmases with the boys and him. 

“They were such nice times. They were very close, and it all just went so nicely.

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The Sussexes are currently not spending Christmas at Sandringham with the rest of the royals this year[/caption]

“The King’s family is a lot smaller than the Queen’s, and family is very important to him. I’ve said this a hundred times—part of him will be sad about what’s taken place. 

“Christmas is seen as a time for families to heal rifts. 

“Even if they’re not there in person, just talking on Zoom or something can be part of that healing process.

I’m not talking so much about Harry and Meghan directly, but I have no doubt the King will want to see his grandkids on Christmas Day

Grant HarroldKing Charles' former butler

“Of course, it’s not the same as being in person. 

“There’s no question there will be some sadness about them not all being there.”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 and have done a number of bombshell interviews about the royal family, including their Oprah Winfrey chat in 2021.


THE man accused of assassinating the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare has returned to court after being indicted by New York City prosecutors for the brazen killing.

Luigi Mangione was escorted into a Pennsylvania courtroom on Thursday, where he is expected to waive his extradition to New York.

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A cleanly shaved Luigi Mangione was pictured being escorted into the Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on Thursday[/caption]

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Demonstrators wearing caps of the Super Mario character Luigi outside the courthouse in support of Mangione[/caption]

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Dozens of protesters gathered in support of Mangione outside the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, about 8 miles from Altoona, the county where the suspect was arrested on December 9.

The demonstrators waved “Free Luigi” and anti-insurance signs that read, “Murder for profit is terrorism” and “Death by denial is murder.”

Mangione, 26, was charged with 11 criminal counts, including first-degree murder in what Manhattan prosecutors said was part of an act of terrorism.

“This was a killing to invoke terror,” Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, said on Tuesday.

“This was not an ordinary killing, not to suggest that any killing is ordinary, but this was extraordinary, and the New York State Legislature has set out both the paths, both the murder one and murder two.

“And this, we alleged, is squarely within those statutes which talk about intending to do exactly what we saw happen here.”

But despite law enforcement’s best efforts to demonize Mangione’s alleged crimes, the case has aroused a pack of morbid fans who have praised the suspect’s actions as heroic.

We feel his anger, his frustration.

Demonstrator Andrea Aye

Mangione allegedly waited for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson for half an hour outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown on the morning of December 4.

Surveillance footage captured the moment a masked gun snuck up behind Thompson, who was on his way to an investors meeting, before firing three shots using a 3D-printed ghost gun, prosecutors said.

Thompson, 50, was struck in the back and leg and was transported to Mount Sinai West Hospital, where he died.

‘WE FEEL HIS ANGER’

One protester outside the Blair County Courthouse on Thursday called Thompson’s killing “unfortunate” but criticized insurance companies that put “profit over people’s health.”

“It’s unfortunate that this happened, and I’m not glorifying it in any way – but it’s brought attention to the issue that affects all Americans,” the woman, who only identified herself as Natalie, told ABC News.

“We feel his anger, his frustration,” Andrea Aye, who traveled to Hollidaysburg from northern Ohio, told USA Today.

“It has definitely woke people up. We hear him.”

Bragg said Mangione methodically carried out the brazen, “well-planned, targeted murder that was intended to cause shock, and attention, and intimidation.”

New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned the people who praised Mangione’s actions as courageous.

There is no heroism in what [Luigi] Mangione did.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch

“In the nearly two weeks since Mr. Thompson’s killing, we have seen a shocking and appalling celebration of cold-blooded murder,” Tisch said during a press conference on Tuesday.

“Social media has erupted with praise for this cowardly attack. People ghoulishly plastered posters threatening other CEOs with an X over Mr. Thompson’s picture as though he was some sort of sick trophy.

“Let me say this plainly, there is no heroism in what Mangione did.”

Tisch added, “This was a senseless act of violence. It was a cold and calculated crime that stole a life and put New Yorkers at risk.

“We don’t celebrate murders, and we don’t lionize the killing of anyone, and any attempt to rationalize this is vile, reckless, and offensive to our deeply held principles of justice.”

Prosecutors believe Mangione, a computer science graduate from the University of Pennsylvania who comes from a prominent family in Baltimore, was motivated by hatred toward the US healthcare system.

At the time of his arrest, Mangione was carrying a three-page handwritten manifesto that voiced his frustration about corporate greed and branded insurance companies “parasites.”

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LAW firm Marshall & Melhorn has agreed to an $800,000 settlement to resolve allegations from a data breach that occurred back in 2021.

The breach reportedly exposed sensitive and personal information, leaving those affected vulnerable to identity theft and fraud. But act quick because the deadline to file claims is December 23.

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The data breach occurred between August and September 2021.

Marshall & Melhorn, a full-service law firm specializing in business, estate planning, intellectual property law, and other areas, has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to resolve claims.

The settlement benefits individuals whose personal information was compromised during the breach, as well as anyone who received a mailed notification about the incident.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claimed the law firm failed to implement adequate data protection measures.

This resulted in significant damages for its clients.

It is said that both current and former employees’ full names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial data were compromised.

Claims can be made via the settlement website, and it’s simple to get started, but you’ll have to hurry – the deadline is just a few days away.

CAN YOU CLAIM?

To receive a payment, class members must complete and submit a claim form by the deadline.

You’ll need to provide proof of expenses, such as receipts, financial statements, tax documents, or other relevant records.

These must be included for reimbursement requests.

The settlement offers a critical opportunity for affected individuals to recover financial losses incurred from the data breach.

For more information or to access the claim form, visit the settlement website or contact the settlement administrator.

Claims have to be submitted by December 23, 2024.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT?

Under the settlement terms, eligible class members can receive a pro rata cash payment estimated at $70.

However, this amount may vary depending on the number of claims filed and other factors.

Additionally, class members may claim up to $5,000 in reimbursements for documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to the data breach.

These expenses may include unreimbursed losses related to fraud or identity theft, professional fees, credit freezing or unfreezing costs, and credit monitoring services.

A final approval hearing is set to take place on January 13, 2025.

But you must have submitted your claim form by December 23, 2024 to avoid missing out on cash that could be yours.

Visit the settlement website to submit a claim before it’s too late.

ROXY Jacenko has revealed that her millionaire daughter, Pixie, has donated £40k of toys to less fortunate kids.

Not only this, but Sydney based PR mogul Roxy Jacenko, 43, also claimed that her daughter Pixie Curtis should be able to retire by the age of just 15.

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Two years ago, it was revealed that the youngster donated £40,000 of toys to those less fortunate[/caption]

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But despite her wealth, the now 12-year-old millionaire is still humble, as two years ago, she chose to share her earnings with a good cause.

Pixie previously donated Christmas presents worth £40,000 to Ronald McDonald House at Randwick in Sydney, Australia.

And the young millionaire also spent the week ahead of Christmas busy packing orders for her company, Pixie’s Pix, an accessory brand.

Talking to the Daily Telegraph, the rich kid said: “You don’t realise how lucky you are to have good health until you visit kids who aren’t as fortunate.”

“I am really glad Mum encouraged this visit and donation,” she added. 

Pixie’s mum Roxy, who works in PR for Sweaty Betty and The Ministry of Talent shared a video of her and Pixie delivering the presents.

Together the mother-daughter duo delivered big red sacks with white writing that read ‘Pixie’s Pix’ and contained everything a child could want such as dolls, toy cars, and even water pistols.

But this wasn’t Pixie’s first foray into charity as in 2021, Pixie became an ambassador for children’s cancer charity Camp Quality.  

Alongside Purple Wiggle Lachlan Gillespie, Pixie wore a tie-dye bucket hat to support Camp Quality’s Bucket Hat Day, and the new campaign was in the Aldi catalogue. 

Aldi sold bucket hats from which all proceeds went to the charity, helping kids living with cancer.

Entrepreneur Roxy has previously shared how she helped Pixie set up two successful businesses – Pixie’s Bows, which does hair accessories and Pixie’s Fidgets, which sells kids toys.

Thanks to these, Pixie could retire before she’s 15, as some estimate she’ll earn $21million [£16.5million] before she even finishes school.

Roxy also raises son Hunter, 9 and Pixie, 12 with her Sydney banker husband of 11 years, Oliver Curtis, 38.  

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Roxy said to her daughter in a joint interview in Stellar Magazine: “You won’t need to worry; you can retire at 15 the way you’re going.”

“You know, what is the most exciting for me is the entrepreneurial spirit that she has at such a young age,” she told Stellar, adding that she reckons Pixie is a ‘natural businesswoman.’ 

She shared: “I never had it, although it was drummed into me that I had to succeed. When I was 14, I got a job at McDonald’s because that’s what you did back in my day. 

“So, I guess to me the biggest thing is her drive as an entrepreneur. Yes, I’ve enabled it, but she’s still got it, which is for me the most rewarding part.”

In May 2022, Pixie’s fidget toys sold $200,000 [£158,835] worth on the month they were released across Australia. 

Pixie is already a social media sensation with over 198,000 Instagram followers.

By the age of six, she was charging $600 [£475] per sponsored post on Instagram.

Pixie has said her Mum keeps telling her to save the money to buy an apartment.

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Roxy has become known for spoiling her children with luxury presents, such as designer clothing and expensive cars. 

She previously bought a new Mercedes-Benz GLS for Pixie and her younger brother, Hunter.   

She bought Pixie a Mercedes Benz 4WD at the end of 2021 and had to defend her purchase as obviously neither of her kids can drive yet.

Back in 2022, the PR expert shared her daughter’s Christmas list which included a new phone, expensive skincare from Drunk Elephant, an iPad case, trendy clothes from Brandy Melville and a surfboard.

And for her birthday Pixie asked for 32 things, including a ring light, new room, skincare fridge, teeth whitening, a couch for her own room, and a second piercing.

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Roxy bought a new Mercedes-Benz GLS for Pixie and her younger brother, Hunter[/caption]

Filipino Catholic priests join a third batch of complainants who are seeking the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte.

Philippine President Marcos Jr. leaves it to the Justice Department to decide whether to follow a House panel's recommendation to file crimes against humanity charges against ex-President Duterte and multiple others.

Philippine President Marcos Jr. finds himself at odds with his cousin, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, over controversial adjustments to the proposed 2024-2025 national budget.

Philippine congressmen will open an inquiry next year into the fund management of the state health insurer.