Prince Andrew infamously withdrew from public life in November 2019 after his disastrous Newsnight interview about his friendship with the late predator Jeffrey Epstein. 

And the move saw him resign as patron of 64 charities, as well as from ceremonial roles with golf clubs, regiments and other organizations – but Wonderwall.com can reveal his departure from the good causes had no measurable financial impact on the groups.

We can also reveal his presence in the patron roles was no more helpful when he was still in post.

Compiled by Giving Evidence with political sociologist Dr. Clemens Jarnach, research compared revenue trends from 35 of Andrew's former U.K.-registered charities with those of similar organizations over the same period. 

Charities that had another royal patron before or after his departure were excluded. 

The findings were stark – there was no detectable dip in revenue after he left, and no clear sign that his involvement ever brought in extra funds.

Some groups even flourished after losing Andrew's support. 

The Fly Navy Heritage Trust's revenue rose by 346% following his exit; Children North East saw a 56% increase; Yorkshire Air Ambulance reported a 47% rise. 

Others fared worse – the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust's income fell by 68%, while City Gateway's dropped by the same proportion – but the report found no consistent pattern linking these changes to Andrew's patronage.

Oddly, the Duke of York had just two Yorkshire charities among his 35 studied patronages and none at all in Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland. 

His high-profile Pitch@Palace initiative was excluded from the research.

The study found "social services" accounted for the largest number of his charities, followed by education, culture and sport. 

Its conclusion was blunt: "Charities which want revenue may be wasting their time in seeking, securing and/or servicing a royal patron."

Previous Giving Evidence work in 2020 showed a similar absence of revenue benefit across the patronages of seven senior royals – despite charitable engagements accounting for more than a quarter of their official duties in the last full year before the pandemic. 

The exception was charities founded by royals themselves such as the Prince's Trust, now King Charles' Trust.

A source close to Prince William has said he is "moving away from patronages and towards projects," focusing through the Royal Foundation on targeted campaigns such as environmental protection and tackling homelessness.

Royal exile Prince Andrew has been slammed as a "cynical money-grubber" after the closure of the FBI's investigation into his old trafficking pal Jeffrey Epstein, Wonderwall.com can reveal.

Palace flunkies tell us the disgraced Duke of York – drummed out of royal family duties over his shocking friendship with Epstein – is now "obsessed" with getting back to making himself cash as he feels he has "gotten off Scot-free" in the Epstein mess.

Friends say he now feels "totally free" to resume international dealmaking – which they say will include potential trips to America. 

According to multiple sources, Andrew has spent the past three years quietly brokering introductions between wealthy contacts in the Gulf states, Asia and beyond – a network built up during his decades as a working royal.

Historian Andrew Lownie, whose book Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York is due out later this month, said, "Andrew wants money. He wants to enjoy a certain lifestyle, and he can do that with the contacts he has made over the years. Epstein has always been a sideshow – the real story is financial corruption by a senior member of the royal family. I think there are grounds for Andrew to be investigated by the National Crime Agency."

Lownie added the prince's money-making model was simple: "The way it works is that he lends his name, opens his contact book, brings people together, and takes a percentage," he said. 

Andrew was reported to have sought a 1% fee for linking parties in a Kazakhstan water services deal – denied by Buckingham Palace and never completed – and a 2% cut from investment deals secured through the Chinese edition of his Pitch@Palace start-up incubator. 

Andrew founded the scheme in 2014 but stepped back when he resigned his royal duties in 2019.

For potential partners in China, the Gulf and former Soviet republics, Lownie said "it is prestigious to have him involved." 

Among those still close to Andrew are former aide Dominic Hampshire, now at a Bahrain-based investment fund, and Amanda Thirsk, once his private secretary and now a senior figure at Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com. 

Thirsk previously served as director at two Chinese companies alongside Yang Tengbo, a businessman and the founder of Pitch@Palace China, who was denied entry to the U.K. in 2023 after the government alleged covert work for the Chinese Communist Party's United Front Work Department.

Andrew's public disgrace followed his November 2019 BBC interview denying intimate contact with Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, who died earlier this year. 

He relinquished his HRH title, lost royal positions, an annual allowance and his Buckingham Palace office. In 2022, he reached a financial settlement with Giuffre.

While painted as a recluse, Andrew has actually been keeping up a busy social calendar – particularly in Britain's pheasant, partridge and grouse shooting circuit. 

King Charles III has also permitted him to host a "family day" shoot at Windsor each year, cementing his place in the elite sporting set.

"Among the British upper classes there's a natural sympathy for the royal family," said one acquaintance. "Andrew maintains he was set up. Plenty take him at his word – and others, even if unconvinced, still believe in innocent until proven guilty."

Andrew, 65, also resisted pressure from his older brother Charles, 76, to vacate Royal Lodge, the 30-room home he shares with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, 65. Backed by a long lease, he rejected an offer to move into Frogmore Cottage, leaving Charles weakened in the dispute.

Prince Harry is set to invite his estranged father King Charles III and other senior royals to the Invictus Games in 2027 – in another move to try to worm his way back into the royal family.

Wonderwall.com can reveal the Duke of Sussex, 40, is now convinced his life in the U.S. with his wife Meghan Markle, 43, is so "doomed" he needs back in The Firm – immediately.

"The move of extending an invite to the Invictus Games is a significant effort by the Duke of Sussex to rebuild bridges with the monarchy after years of estrangement," a source said. "But it smacks of desperation, and it's doubtful any of them will turn up."

The Invictus Games, founded by Harry in 2014 as a sporting event for sick and injured service personnel, has become a symbol of his dedication to veterans and charitable causes. 

The 2027 event, set to be held in Birmingham, England, will mark the eighth iteration and the first time since the inaugural London Games that a senior royal may attend alongside Harry.

Insiders say Harry sent formal email invitations to Buckingham Palace last month, providing King Charles and senior royals with ample time to include the event in their calendars. 

Officials see the event as a timely opportunity for mending family ties.

Whether Markle and the kids she shares with Harry – Archie, 8, and Lilibet, 6 – will join Harry in the U.K. remains unclear. 

Harry is still worried about bringing his family to the U.K. due to security issues and is still fuming he had special royal protection removed from him and his family after he dramatically stepped away from the royal family.

But the upcoming Invictus Games, hosted on home soil, may offer a way to ensure Sussex family members attending are included under broader police protection, sources suggest.

"There is real optimism that the Games might act as a way to reunite the family. The event means a lot to Harry, and the Royal family is aware of its importance," a palace insider said. "Harry's attempts to repair family relationships are still fragile, but the 2027 Invictus Games could be a key moment for reconciliation."

Harry's estrangement from the royal family now stretches back several years, marked by a series of personal and public conflicts that have strained his relationship with the institution. 

The rift deepened significantly following Harry and Markle's decision to step back from royal duties in early 2020, seeking greater independence and privacy. Their move sparked intense media scrutiny and public debate, with the couple citing intrusive press coverage and lack of support as key reasons for their "Megxit."

In 2023, the publication of Harry's memoir, Spare, further widened the gulf.

The book offered candid insights into his struggles within the royal family, including allegations of a toxic environment and feelings of neglect. 

Spare drew both sympathy and criticism, polarizing public opinion and exacerbating tensions between Harry and senior royals.

Compounding the discord was the prolonged dispute over Harry's royal security in the U.K. 

Following his and Markle's departure from Britain, questions arose about the level of police protection for the couple and their children. 

Harry publicly challenged the government's refusal to provide continued security, framing it as a matter of safety and trust – and has admitted he blame his father for not green-lighting the protection.

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.