"I'm doing everything I can," frail King Charles III wheezed as he used a walking stick to inch around his Norfolk estate.

Insiders tell Wonderwall.com his tragic admission is the latest sign he is "fighting a losing battle" with his cancer.

"Charles is 76 and is now very frail. He knows the end is coming," a source said. "He is now shuffling around with a cane – and hitting the bottle — and in particular whisky — to numb the pain and despair he feels. It's a sad end for him, but as he keeps telling everyone, he is doing his best to keep a stiff upper lip."

The monarch was recently photographed for a new series of portraits taken at Sandringham, his 20,000-acre country retreat, where he appeared composed yet reliant on a wooden walking stick. 

But sources say he was "putting a very brave face on his pain" in the snaps.

The images, shared on Sandringham's official Instagram account, showed Charles strolling through the Topiary Garden – a meticulously crafted space inspired by the Cosmati pavement at Westminster Abbey – highlighting his ongoing passion for horticulture despite his health struggles.

"His health has deteriorated significantly in recent months. The walking stick is more than a traditional accessory for a royal portrait – it's become a necessity," a royal insider said. "The king is facing a tough, losing battle with his illness, and he turns to whisky to manage the discomfort.'

Charles' Sandringham estate, dating back to 1862 and spanning 20,000 acres, remains a private sanctuary for the king and his wife, Queen Camilla, 77.

It features 60 acres of gardens, a museum and an Edwardian-era main house filled with historic art and interiors.

A walking stick has long been a signature of Charles' outdoor appearances – from the Royal Windsor Horse Show to the Chelsea Flower Show – though palace officials previously insisted these were purely traditional country fair accessories, not aids. 

This latest photoshoot, however, signals a shift as Charles' health visibly declines.

Meanwhile, Wonderwall.com has already revealed how Charles is secretly growing cannabis at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire to help manage his cancer pain.

"Charles has always been open-minded about natural remedies," said a courtier. "He's tending a small crop of cannabis, hoping its medicinal properties will ease his pain without causing scandal."

The plant-mad sovereign, who runs his own organic food firm, is putting his trust in the medicinal and pain-killing benefits of cannabis as he edges towards his final days, a source told us.

A royal flunky added, "Charles has always led a very healthy lifestyle, and so he has been particularly angered and irked by his cancer diagnosis, but also, as a result of his love and deep knowledge of all things natural, he's looked at cannabis as a means of fighting the disease and also of killing the pain the cancer is causing him. He is a very open-minded chap and doesn't shut himself off to any form of cure or pain relief, so to that end, he's been tending a little crop of cannabis in one of the greenhouses at Highgrove. But it's nothing too large – I don't think he's going to start selling the stuff in the Highgrove House shop, otherwise the local police might come knocking on his door!"

A sweet moment between Kate Middleton and Prince William is going viral.

During the then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first official trip to New Zealand in 2014, the couple went head-to-head in a boat race in Auckland Harbor on Emirates Team New Zealand America's Cup yachts. After Kate clinched victory over William, the couple shared a funny moment.

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While speaking with the press at the gathering, the now-Prince of Wales joked that he was "sabotaged" in the competition. When another reporter emphasized how the mother of three looked thrilled with her big win, William noted, "I bet she is. Selfless husband. I wanted a quiet night."

People on social media gushed over the adorable exchange between the royals. "They are so cute!" one person wrote in the comments section.

"What a lovely couple. Lots of love always," a second admirer added.

"Everything they do is so elegant," a third pointed out.

The boat race took place on the first trip overseas with their son Prince George, who was born the year prior. The duo would later go on to welcome Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

During a recent interview, Kate revealed her eldest thinks it's "fascinating" that he visited New Zealand but does not remember anything about it.

"I would like to go back there with them now," the matriarch explained. "It's finding time to do that. We tend to go further afield when it's official visits, it's being able to carve out time to experience these countries in a more private capacity. Otherwise, you end up seeing lots of insides of amazing buildings, but you don't get to meet that many people. It's making sure that you can combine a bit of work with the children."

Kate Middleton is getting back to public life.

The royal teased a new project in the form of a video shared to the Prince and Princess of Wales' Instagram account that celebrates the season, titled "MOTHER NATURE: SUMMER."

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"Our lives flourish when we cherish the bonds of love and friendship. It has never been more important to appreciate the value of one another and of Mother Nature. Here's to summer," she captioned the clip.

The video shows children running through grassy fields as bees buzz around them. "As we bask in the sunlit hours, friends and families come together, playing, connecting and being present, embracing the joy to be found in even the most fleeting of moments and shared experiences," Kate says in the voiceover.

As the video concludes, the former Duchess of Cambridge tells the audience to "simply love and be loved." The screen then flashes the words "Mother Nature."

Kate has been slowly returning to her royal duties after she announced in March 2024 that she'd been diagnosed with cancer. In January 2025, the mother of three revealed she was officially in remission. "As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am, however, looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead," she said on social media, adding "there is much to look forward to."

Kate recently opened up about her recovery from the life-threatening illness, explaining during a visit to Colchester Hospital in Colchester, England, "You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism, through treatment. Treatment's done and it's like, 'I can crack on, get back to normal again,' but actually that phase afterwards is a really difficult time. You're not able to function normally at home as you were perhaps once used to."

Princess Diana's niece, Lady Kitty Spencer, is notoriously private when it comes to her personal life, especially anything to do with her daughter, Athena. She memorably shocked fans by announcing in March 2024 that she'd welcomed a baby girl — without first revealing she was pregnant. So fans were thrilled when she took to Instagram on August 11 to share a slideshow of photos featuring her little one.

"Happiness in the Hamptons," the model and socialite captioned a slideshow of photos that kicked off with a shot of herself twinning with Athena in Ralph Lauren American flag sweaters while playing on the beach.

The shot showed more of the tot's face than the blonde beauty has shared publicly before.

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She also shared a photo of herself hanging out with celebrity publicist Simon Huck, plus a video of herself and her husband, Michael Lewis, lifting Athena between them as waves crashed over their feet.

The slideshow featured several more shots of Athena playing in a garden, inspecting some flowers, pointing up at a windmill, making a heart-shaped treat and admiring a few small goats.

Spencer's sisters, Eliza Spencer and Amelia Spencer, took to the comments section go gush over the family photos.

"Love these so much," Eliza wrote.

"So so special," Amelia added.

Spencer married Lewis — a fashion tycoon who's three decades her senior — in Italy in 2021 following a courtship of two years"

She announced they'd welcomed a child together on U.K. Mother's Day in March 2024, captioning a montage of photos with her baby girl, "It's the joy of my life to be your mummy, little one. I love you unconditionally. Happy Mother's Day to those who celebrate today."

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Prince William and Kate Middleton's 8-year-old daughter, Princess Charlotte, is set to inherit Princess Diana's iconic Spencer Tiara – much to the frustration of diva duchess Meghan Markle.

Wonderwall.com can reveal the dazzling jewelry piece has an estimated worth of at least $535,000 and is likely to go to Charlotte instead of Meghan and Prince Harry's daughter Lilibet.

"The chances of Princess Charlotte or Princess Lilibet wearing the Spencer Tiara one day are certainly possible," said Maxwell Stone, a jewelry expert at Steven Stone Jewellers. "But there are several key factors."

The Spencer Tiara, famously worn by Diana on her wedding day to then-Prince Charles in 1981, is not part of the Crown Jewels or the royal collection but remains a treasured family heirloom owned privately by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, Diana's brother. 

Since Diana's death at 36 in a 1997 car crash in Paris, the tiara has been rarely seen, locked away from public view.

Princess Charlotte, as a central figure in the core royal family, is more likely to be seen wearing the tiara on momentous occasions, said Stone. 

"She embodies her grandmother's legacy in a very public way, making the Spencer Tiara a fitting and symbolic choice for future events – particularly a wedding." 

The young princess has yet to debut a tiara publicly but has been seen wearing headpieces.

In contrast, Princess Lilibet, 5, has a far more distant relationship with the traditional royal institution. 

"Raised outside traditional royal circles, her path is less entwined with royal custom, which may make access to the tiara less straightforward," Stone explained. 

Lilibet, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, lives primarily in the United States, a factor that further distances her from royal customs and heirlooms.

The Spencer Tiara dates back to the 18th century when it was gifted to Diana's grandmother, Countess Cynthia Spencer, in 1919. 

Crafted from various older pieces of jewelry, it features diamond-encrusted motifs of tulips, scrolls and stars, exemplifying exquisite craftsmanship.

"Diana adored the tiara and wore it repeatedly throughout her life," Stone said. "It's intricately crafted and rich in sentimental value, making it one of the most treasured heirlooms in British aristocracy."

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It hasn't appeared in public since 2018, when Diana's niece Celia McCorquodale wore it on her wedding day. 

Both Princess Kate and Markle have never publicly worn the piece, despite often paying tribute to Diana in other ways through their ensembles.

The ongoing speculation about who will inherit or be allowed to wear the tiara again has sparked talk of renewed tension between the Sussexes and Waleses.

According to insiders, Markle, 43, is "raging" at the prospect of her daughter being passed over for the Diana heirloom.

"The fact is, the Spencer family remains the ultimate custodians of the tiara," a source said. "As the 9th Earl Spencer, Charles is responsible for its safekeeping and decisions regarding its use. Given Princess Charlotte's prominent place within the royal family and her public role as Diana's granddaughter, many view her as the natural choice for the tiara's future appearances. There is virtually no way it will end up in Lilibet's hands, and Meghan is seeing this as yet another snub to her and her kids."

The heirloom remains a powerful symbol of Diana's legacy, connecting the past with the present royal generation. 

For Charlotte, it represents a tangible link to her grandmother, while for Lilibet, it now highlights the ongoing divisions and complexities within the extended royal family.

"While no official valuation exists, I would estimate the Spencer Tiara to be worth around £535,000," Maxwell Stone concluded. "With its exquisite detail, fine diamonds and deep sentimental value, it's undoubtedly one of the most treasured heirlooms in British aristocracy."

Prince Harry is literally howling mad and "utterly devastated" over what he describes as a "hostile takeover" of his disaster-hit charity Sentebale, Wonderwall.com can reveal.

The 40-year-old Duke of Sussex has also vowed never to be involved with the organization again while its current leadership remains in place, according to insiders.

A source told us, "He has been acting like a toddler over his latest scandal, in his usual way. He's been throwing tantrums, phoning his staff in a rage and howling in anger about how he feels like his philanthropic work has been torn away from him – instead of accepting any responsibility."

Royal correspondent Rebecca English backed up the insider's account. She said the royal exile has also been making "late-night phone calls from California" to supporters, furiously condemning what he sees as a loss of control over the charity he co-founded in 2006 in memory of his late mother, Princess Diana.

"Harry, I am told, is 'utterly devastated,' spending hours on the phone from California to supporters late into the night raging about a 'hostile takeover' of his 'life's work,'" she said.

Sentebale – meaning "forget-me-not" in Sesotho – was launched by Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to support children affected by HIV and AIDS in Southern Africa. 

It was his first personal philanthropic venture, one he hoped would define his public work. 

"His pride that he had managed to get this deeply personal project off the ground was clear to see," English said. "It was difficult not to be won over by his passion."

However, the charity has been rocked by internal conflict. In March, Harry and several trustees, including close friend Mark Dyer, resigned after a public row with chair Sophie Chandauka, 46. 

In a subsequent television interview, Chandauka accused the charity of fostering a culture of racism, misogyny and bullying – claims later investigated by the Charity Commission.

The Commission said it found "no evidence" of widespread bullying but criticized both sides for allowing the dispute to play out so publicly. 

Still, the fallout appears far from over.

"The saga has now resulted in such bitterness between the two camps," English wrote, adding "that many – including the prince himself – are privately predicting that the charity will not survive the fall-out."

According to sources close to Harry, the duke believes Chandauka "forced" her way into power at his charity and is unwilling to step down despite alleged governance issues. 

"They claim she would rather see the charity go down in flames than admit she is guilty of mismanagement," English said.

She reported Harry had personally attempted to mediate the conflict and offered to bring in independent legal counsel but claims he was not given the opportunity to submit evidence to the Charity Commission. 

"One source close to the prince told me yesterday there was 'no way in hell' he would ever work with Sentebale again – or at least not while Sophie Chandauka and her new stool pigeons [new trustees] were in place," English said.

The duke is also reportedly weighing his legal and strategic options. 

According to English, "He would categorically not do it under the jurisdiction of the Charity Commission for England and Wales which he has no faith in and would go as far to say that he believes isn't fit for purpose."

Chandauka, a Zimbabwean-born corporate lawyer, has rejected claims of wrongdoing. She has said her intention was to make the charity more African-led and less reliant on "occasional charitable polo matches" and high-profile patrons. 

She previously stated Harry's toxic public image post-Megxit was deterring donors.

"Sources I have spoken to in recent days say she is traumatized by what has happened and has been working desperately hard to support the charity," English reported.

With Sentebale due to file its public accounts by the end of August, English said sources close to Harry expect the figures to show it has "financially tanked." 

"There are no winners in that. … Not Harry, and certainly not the charity that works to help some of the poorest and most disadvantaged young people in the world," she concluded.

Duke of hazard Prince Harry could be hit with more allegations of bullying and misogyny in the wake of a bruising Charity Commission investigation into his African charity Sentebale – despite the U.K. regulator stating it had found no evidence of systemic misconduct in the group, Wonderwall.com can reveal.

Harry has dramatically exited the good cause following a long-running dispute with the charity's chair, Dr. Sophie Chandauka, 45, over the governance of Sentebale, which was co-founded by the Duke and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, 58, in 2006. 

The charity, which works with vulnerable children and young people affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana, became embroiled in internal conflict that culminated in Harry's resignation and an official investigation.

The U.K. Charity Commission has announced it found "no evidence of widespread or systematic bullying or harassment, including misogyny or misogynoir" in the organization. 

However, it criticized all parties involved in the public power struggle and expressed concern over the charity's tarnished reputation. 

The watchdog added that it was not within its remit to investigate individual allegations.

Dr. Chandauka had accused Harry of orchestrating what she described as a campaign of bullying "at scale" – allegations strongly denied by the prince and his associates. 

A source close to the duke said the claims were "completely false" and an attempt to discredit him.

Despite the regulator's findings, tensions remain high. 

Sentebale issued a statement saying, "The Charity Commission is explicitly clear, including in its public guidance, that it is not the commission's responsibility to adjudicate or mediate internal disputes. This includes individual allegations of bullying, harassment, misogyny and misogynoir."

"As a result, the commission has not investigated any individual allegations and therefore has not made any findings in relation to individuals, including Prince Harry. The issues not investigated by the commission can and may be dealt with through avenues more appropriate than the commission," the charity continued.

The comment has raised concerns among those close to the duke that the allegations may resurface in a different forum. 

A source close to the original board of trustees, many of whom are longtime supporters of Harry, said, "Bringing up these unproven accusations again is both inflammatory and disappointing, especially since the commission has already found no evidence to back them. It is a heavy hint this isn't over yet for Harry and he could face more allegations of the type originally levelled at him."

The former trustees also accused the commission of failing to address their own complaints about Chandauka's leadership. 

In a statement, they said, "The Charity Commission ignored key concerns and irrefutable evidence that we raised about oversight and governance. Their failure to act risks damaging public trust in charities."

The commission, in turn, said the conflict with Harry had "severely impacted the charity's reputation and risked undermining public trust." 

It issued an action plan to help restore stability and urged all parties to "channel their belief in the charity's mission in a constructive and collaborative way."

Sentebale has welcomed the conclusion of the case and reiterated its commitment to moving forward. 

A spokesperson said the charity looked ahead with confidence to a future "free from interference."

Queen Elizabeth II once joined a discreet "religious cleansing ceremony" at Sandringham after staff complained of eerie activity in the room where her father, King George VI, died.

Wonderwall.com can reveal royal biographer Robert Hardman knows exactly how she ended up at the ritual.

"It wasn't a conventional exorcism. There was no dramatic casting out of demons, like you see in films," he said. "But the space was thought to be spiritually unsettled, and a parson was called in to bless it. What's surprising is that the Queen agreed to be there."

The incident is said to have taken place in 2000, nearly five decades after George VI died in his bedroom at the royal estate in Norfolk. 

The claims, originally detailed in the private diaries of the late royal writer Kenneth Rose, have resurfaced on the new Mail+ podcast "Queens, Kings and Dastardly Things" hosted by Hardman and historian Kate Williams.

According to Rose, the alleged haunting became a concern when royal staff began reporting unusual activity in the room – described by one insider as "deeply unsettling." 

Unable to ignore the mounting anxiety, the Queen Mother, then 100, allegedly consulted a local parson and arranged for a religious blessing to be held. 

Both she and her daughter, Queen Elizabeth, 74 at the time, were reportedly present, along with her lady-in-waiting, Prue Penn.

The episode, Hardman said, was not treated as a formal exorcism but as a solemn religious event. 

"The parson performed a quiet service involving Holy Communion and specific prayers, believed to be aimed at settling the spirit of George VI," he explained. "It was more about spiritual peace than supernatural confrontation."

Hardman said the Queen's attendance was especially unexpected given her generally skeptical view of such matters. 

"The late Queen had a strong faith, but she was not superstitious," he said. "She did not have time for these wilder theories – but she did have a strong sense of the spiritual, as does King Charles III."

The story has fueled long-standing rumors of paranormal activity at Sandringham, the 20,000-acre royal estate that has been a private residence of the monarchy since Queen Victoria purchased it in 1862. 

The estate has long had a reputation among staff for unexplained occurrences, with reports of footsteps in empty corridors, flickering lights and objects moving without cause.

Paranormal researcher John West claimed in his book Britain's Ghostly Heritage that several staff members had reported seeing the ghost of former royal steward Tony Jarred. West also alleged a young Charles – now King Charles III, 76 – once fled in terror from the library after a disturbing encounter, along with a staff member.

Hardman suggested the Queen Mother's decision to hold the ceremony may have been partly pragmatic, designed to reassure the staff that their concerns were being taken seriously. 

But Rose, who wrote extensively about the inner workings of the royal household, believed the parson genuinely felt there was a "restlessness" in the room and pushed for the spiritual rite.

As for the identity of the spirit, speculation ranged from George VI to the late Princess Diana, who had died only three years before the reported service. 

"No one was quite sure who the ghost was supposed to be, despite it appearing in the room where George VI had died," Hardman said.

Sandringham remains a private royal home and continues to be used by the family during holidays, particularly at Christmas.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle must never be welcomed back into the royal fold, according to royal experts – as it would be a "crazed and appalling" way to end cancer-hit King Charles' reign.

Wonderwall.com can reveal that's the verdict of royal commentator Adam McLeod, who has condemned speculation of the terrible twosome's possible return to The Firm as insanity — and a disgraceful drain on the British taxpayer.

"I can think of no more crazed or appalling idea than that they should be welcomed home to this country, to the bosom of the Royal Family, to the renewed expense of the privy and indeed the public purse – and, the very idea is fantastic and absurd – to renewed royal duties," McLeod said.

The remarks follow private talks which have taken place between Prince Harry, 40, and King Charles III, 76, with some calling for their reconciliation.

Reports of the pair's discussions emerged shortly after the Prince and Princess of Wales – Prince William and wife Kate Middleton, both 43 – appeared publicly at Wimbledon with their children. 

McLeod, however, has dismissed the idea of any formal return for Harry and his diva duchess wife, 43, stating it would undermine the monarchy and ignore the "vast and irretrievable" damage caused by the Sussexes since stepping down from their senior royal roles in 2020.

McLeod cited historic precedent to argue King Charles – who is said to be losing his cancer fight – must prioritize the institution of monarchy over personal sentiment, just as his predecessors did. 

"The first rule of monarchy is not glitter, ceremonial nor influence. It is survival," he said.

Recalling the actions of King George V during World War I, McLeod noted the ancient monarch changed his own house name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor and denied asylum to his cousin Tsar Nicholas II to protect the British throne. "George lobbied fiercely to block it, knowing that the presence of this toppled despot would infuriate millions in Britain," he said.

He also highlighted how George VI took decisive steps to distance the royal family from his brother Edward VIII after the abdication crisis, barring contact and refusing to grant Wallis Simpson royal status. 

"Within weeks he had ordered no calls from his exiled brother were to be put through," McLeod said.

Queen Elizabeth II's response to Prince Andrew's scandal was also referenced by McLeod. 

Despite being close to her second son, the late monarch stripped him of duties, titles and public honors following his civil settlement in a sexual assault lawsuit. "She adored him still – but Elizabeth let the Queen rule her in this, not the woman," McLeod declared.

Turning to Prince Harry and Meghan, McLeod accused the couple of smearing the monarchy and damaging the Commonwealth with allegations of racism and personal attacks on the Royal Family. 

"They besmirched their kin, the Crown and indeed this country with baseless charges of the rankest racism – this from a man who once mocked an Army comrade and was even snapped, smugly, in Nazi uniform," he said. "They made the Queen's final years a misery. They have smeared the Prince and Princess of Wales in the cruelest and most personal terms."

McLeod described the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as "figures of conspicuous failure" and "ridicule," pointing to their faltering media deals and lack of public credibility. 

 "They have no talent; no appetite for the hard yards of dedicated work," he said Calling on King Charles to stand firm, McLeod concluded, "Charles III must let the King rule him in this – and not the man."