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 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."

If you put someone in front of a camera and a dealer behind a table, there's an instant atmosphere of risk and an influx of adrenaline. Beyond what happens in real-life casinos, many films have managed to keep people interested in the gambling bug – some with slow-building, nail-biting scenes, others with dramatic, shocking acts that are just short of insane.

Over the years, a handful of films have inspired interest in attending or returning to casinos, and have served to capture the imagination of many. Keep reading to discover our favorite casino-inspired films that are a sure-fire way to recapture the excitement.

Casinos on the big screen

Casino scenes always make for good movies. The tension in the air, the shifts in light and shadow, the hint of danger and the shots where you just have to hold your breath while you're on the edge of your seat are what cinema excels at depicting.

The cameras are frequently fast-paced, sweeping over tables and games, zooming in and out, making sure everyone can experience the thrill and the pulse-pounding tension. And of course, the emotions that players display are all easily caught on camera and allow everyone watching to fully immerse themselves in the game.

Casinos: Why the movies keep bringing us back for more

There are three simple reasons. First, we all like a bet, whether it's on actual money, a game or a friendly competition. Second, there's something about being in a casino and the energy that just thrills people and makes it hard to walk away when there's the chance to gamble.

And third, casinos are a tried and true concept. Gambling has always been around, and that goes without mentioning the newfound popularity of gambling, thanks to iGaming and online casinos. There are thousands of online casinos out there that people enjoy, and many people play every day. Why? Because they are great in many ways. Just take a look at any of the top-rated casinos reviewed on reputable sites such as askgamblers.com – they are often jam-packed with incredible features.

The classic era

For many people, casinos first appeared in film in the early years of cinema, when they were often portrayed as slightly mysterious places where men in sharp suits would spend hours sitting around poker tables, going head to head in cutthroat games. Since then, it has been such movies that have really cemented that allure. Directors will frequently go back to this idea of the cool, often suave player sitting at the table, one eye on the game, another on the people around them.

And who can forget the rise of the casino gentleman? Many actors in the cinema of these years have come to represent everything that's trendy and charismatic about playing in casinos. Whether it was the older, classic stars of that time or even the slightly more maverick leads in other films, these performers managed to bring a new level of allure to casino games on the big screen.

James Bond

A discussion on casino films wouldn't be complete without at least a nod in the direction of James Bond. In some of the earliest Bond films, scenes were peppered with elements of casino action, and this has continued to this day. Baccarat. Poker. Even a spot of blackjack. From Bond's early adventures through to the more modern films, there's a game to be played, risks to be taken, and of course, the chance to see some seriously brilliant and iconic scenes at the movies.

Gambling games have always been a part of Bond's make-up as a character, and more often than not, as a setting for some of the cooler moments. Even if Bond's time spent in casinos and at tables has become a little less flashy in the modern age of his films, the unique drama that comes with casino scenes is exactly what the franchise continues to pull off so successfully.

Recent releases

Fast-forward a few more years and you have a resurgence of both big-budget casino gambling scenes and a new slew of more independent films about people who gamble for a living. Films have also experimented with how they include a casino in their storylines.

Some might focus on the atmosphere of casinos and the lifestyle of those who make gambling their business. Others have included casino elements in other crime, heist or caper films to allow audiences to see some of the action and gambling-focused scenes as part of a bigger narrative.

A timeless stage for cinematic drama

From the early films and cinematic depictions of casinos to now, these scenes have kept audiences on the edge of their seats. Gambling films and casino classics have entrenched the action in films and given rise to a whole generation of casino players who are still going strong. The James Bond franchise and iconic '90s films have continued to push casinos into the cinematic spotlight and remind audiences everywhere that a casino is a great setting in just about any type of film.

Film is all about evoking emotions and being taken somewhere else for a little while. Casinos and casino games do precisely that for an audience.

Prince Harry has told friends he feels "totally lost and without purpose" after stepping down from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded nearly 20 years ago, Wonderwall.com can reveal.

The under-fire duke was forced out following an explosive power struggle that has engulfed the organization in a racism and mismanagement row.

Harry, 40, cut ties with Sentebale earlier this year amid a bitter fallout with chairwoman Sophie Chandauka, 45, which prompted a formal investigation by the U.K. Charity Commission. 

While the regulator found no evidence of bullying or harassment, it delivered a damning verdict on the governance of the charity and said failures by all parties had severely damaged its reputation.

According to a source close to the prince, Harry was left reeling after what he sees as a "hostile takeover" of the charity he set up in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, 58. 

The insider told us, "Harry is devastated. He feels totally lost and without purpose now that Sentebale has been taken from him. He believed in the work, and to walk away was crushing. He always wanted to copy his mother Princess Diana's charity work, and to have this taken from him is a huge blow. He is also marooned in showbiz-land in [Los Angeles] thanks to his wife Meghan [Markle]'s desperate quest to be seen as a celebrity. Basically, he just wants to quit the States and move back to Britain where he can be part of the royals again, charity work – and have a few beers with his old rugby pals. His life is, for want of a better phrase, now in the toilet."

The Commission's report into Harry's charity, released in April, revealed the scale of the breakdown at the good cause, which was once seen as a cornerstone of the duke's post-royal philanthropic identity. 

It cited "significant governance weaknesses" and criticized trustees for failing to manage internal disputes, which had spilled out into the public domain.

"The regulator has criticized all parties to the dispute for allowing it to play out publicly," the report stated. "The then trustees' failure to resolve disputes internally severely impacted the charity's reputation and risked undermining public trust in charities more generally."

While the report cleared Harry of personal wrongdoing, it made no secret of the dysfunction shrouding the charity's leadership, ultimately prompting the resignation of not only the prince, but also all other trustees, including co-founder Prince Seeiso.

Privately, the duke is said to be angry with the Commission's neutral tone. 

"He feels they've sat on the fence," a source said. "He wanted accountability. Instead, the person he believes created the chaos remains in place."

Sentebale, which means "forget me not" in Sesotho, was founded in memory of both princes' mothers and aimed to support children and young people affected by HIV and AIDS in southern Africa. 

The departure of both founders marks a dramatic fall from grace for the once-admired initiative.

In a statement issued by Harry in the wake of him quitting the group, he said, "From the inception of Sentebale nearly 20 years ago, Prince Seeiso and I have had a clear goal: to support the children and young people in Southern Africa in memory of our mothers. 

"What has transpired over the last week has been heartbreaking to witness, especially when such blatant lies hurt those who have invested decades in this shared goal. No one suffers more than the beneficiaries of Sentebale itself."

Chandauka, a Zimbabwean-born lawyer and corporate executive, has not responded publicly to Harry's claims. 

Her allies argue she sought to professionalize and modernize the charity, which they say had grown too dependent on a single high-profile figure.

But to Harry, the damage appears personal and profound. 

As one longtime friend said, "This charity was a link to his mother, to his military service, and to Africa, where he's always found meaning. Losing it has left a real void."

The Duchess of York was the "Duchess of Greed" – who gorged on slabs of meat every day, had a butler put her watercress on ice and racked up millions in debts, a new book sensationally claims.

Wonderwall.com can reveal the tome, based on four years of research and hundreds of interviews, depicts Sarah Ferguson's life as a swirl of extravagance, unpaid bills, questionable charity deals and roast dinners fit for a Tudor monarch. 

The royal family has tried to stop the publication of renowned historian Andrew Lownie's Entitled, about the rise and fall of Fergie and her shamed husband Prince Andrew, now a royal exile and recluse thanks to his scandalous relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

But Wonderwall.com has seen advanced extracts from the book, on shelves later this month, and can reveal Lownie claims Ferguson routinely demanded whole sides of beef, legs of lamb and roast chickens for her nightly dinners – food that often went untouched and was discarded the next day. 

A source backed up his claims, telling us she devoured feasts that would make Henry VIII proud. 

But her excesses went way beyond food.

Lownie's book says her royal butler was forced to begin his day at 4:30 a.m. to chill watercress on ice for the duchess, now 65, while personal trainers and hairdressers were paid hundreds of pounds an hour to wait until she emerged – sometimes not until the late afternoon.

Ferguson's lavish lifestyle continued even as her debts spiraled out of control. At one point in the mid-1990s, she owed as much $5.3 million to around 200 creditors, according to Lownie. 

His book said an internal audit found her annual spending exceeded $1.1million, including $400,000 on staff, $200,000 on gifts and $67,000 on parties and flowers.

In just one week, she spent $33,000 in Bloomingdale's and $4,000 on a champagne tea party for 150 removal men. 

She lived in a series of grand homes – including an eight-bedroom estate with a chauffeur's flat, tennis court and a gipsy caravan for her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

According to the book, her American charity, Chances for Children, operated more like her private office. 

Less than half of its income went to beneficiaries, with the rest used for personal staff, perfume sourcing and booking diet doctors.

She was regularly bailed out by others. 

Lownie reports Queen Elizabeth II personally paid off several of Ferguson's debts – including a demand from her bank Coutts for $665,000 in 1994. But even royal patience wore thin. 

A Palace statement in 1996 said the Duchess's finances were no longer Her Majesty's concern.

Friends and staff also grew weary. 

One aide described the toxic environment by saying, "Car journeys were the worst. She'd sit on the phone screaming at employees. Then she'd wonder why we were unhappy."

By the late 1990s, Ferguson had become the first royal to appear in a television commercial – promoting Ocean Spray cranberry juice for $500,000. 

She also endorsed hair straighteners on QVC, reportedly earning six figures for her appearances.

Yet, Lownie writes, Ferguson remained in denial about her financial strife. 

One friend recounted her explosive reaction to seeing a bank letter, saying, "She just doesn't want to know."

As late as 2010, she had amassed new debts – including a $9,000 unpaid bill for a pastel portrait of her daughters. 

She lived with up to 22 staff and continued spending thousands on travel, luxury goods and spa treatments, even while her companies collapsed and creditors circled.

Lownie said, "The story of Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is, like Prince Andrew, marked by ambition and financial recklessness. The bubbly young redhead was initially seen as a breath of fresh air when she married him in 1986, but her exploitation of her royal status to make money has seen her join her ex-husband as a hugely diminished figure. She partied, she took lovers, she was indiscreet, causing Princess Margaret to tell the duchess, 'You have done more to bring shame on the Royal Family than could ever have been imagined. Clearly you have never considered the damage you are doing us all. How dare you discredit us?'"

"But what was every bit as astonishing was her extravagant lifestyle, her excess. She spent money on an epic and often mindless scale, money that more often than not she did not have," he continued. "This particularly came to light after her separation from Andrew in 1992. In the summer of 1994, she rented Domaine La Fontaine near Cannes for $26,600. Though it was dubbed self-catering, she was accompanied by a butler, two housekeepers, a dresser, a general assistant and a nanny. Two other assistants flew in and out; two Scotland Yard protection officers were there to protect the royal daughters."

One holidaymaker who met Ferguson on a break told Lownie, "It was just non-stop partying. She kept wanting to throw parties, stay up all night. She organized one bash and spent hours telling dirty jokes. It was most uncomfortable."

According to Lownie, "By November 1995, by her own admission, Sarah's debts exceeded $4.9 million and she needed bank approval to pay even modest cheques. But even then, according to a member of her staff, she always believed there would be 'a deal around the corner' that would solve all her problems."

A sacked staff member said about her greed, "Every night she demands a whole side of beef, a leg of lamb and a chicken, which are laid out on the dining room table like a medieval banquet. It's a feast that would make Henry VIII proud. But often there is just her and her girls, Bea and Eugenie, and most of it is wasted. There is no attempt to keep it to have cold the next day. It just sits there all night, and the next day it's thrown away."