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Princess Anne celebrated her 75th birthday on Friday, August 15. The royal family revealed two new portraits of the Princess Royal to mark the occasion. The snapshots were taken by John Swannell, who previously took pictures of Anne for her 40th birthday in 1990, her 50th in 2000, her 60th in 2010 and her 70th in 2020.

"Ahead of Her Royal Highness's 75th birthday tomorrow, a new picture of The Princess Royal has been released by Buckingham Palace," the royal family captioned one snap.

"The image was taken last month at Gatcombe Park, the private residence of The Princess Royal. The photograph was taken by John Swannell," the caption continued.

Anne fans praised her royal legacy in the comments section.

"I love all the recognition given by His Majesty to mark his sister's milestone birthday! She has shown such selfless service to The Crown, it is well deserved," one user wrote, adding, "Happy birthday to the Princess Royal!"

"The Princess Royal is a jewel," another shared.

One user pointed out the similarities between Princess Anne and her late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

"She's very similar to her mother Queen Elizabeth II," the user shared.

The royal family later released a second photo of Princess Anne: a shot of her smiling outdoors while wearing a red button-down dress.

"75 today! Thank you for all of your kind birthday wishes for The Princess this week," they wrote in the caption.

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When a mid-sized technology startup approached Baden Bower last year with the claim that their forward-thinking green initiative was set to revolutionize the industry, CEO AJ Ignacio was aware they had a problem.

The company's marketing materials touted its commitment to the environment, but the green program turned out to be mainly a switch to recycled paper in its offices, while the actual business continued to run energy-intensive cloud servers without any renewable energy sourcing.

"They wanted us to amplify a story that simply wasn't authentic," recalls Ignacio. "We had to help them understand that in today's regulatory environment, genuine ESG communication starts with genuine ESG action." This scenario is common nowadays as regulatory scrutiny intensifies around environmental claims and corporate sustainability messaging.

Building Credible ESG Narratives

Baden Bower's approach to ESG communications addresses both immediate compliance needs and long-term sustainability goals. Knowing what editors are looking for in stories has become crucial to the agency's success in communicating legitimate ESG claims.

"Major publications are increasingly scrutinizing sustainability claims," notes Ignacio. "Editors want to see concrete data, third-party verification, and measurable impact, and not just aspirational statements." This insight has shaped Baden Bower's approach to helping clients develop stories that meet editorial standards while maintaining authenticity.

The company's medium-term strategy centers on operational transformation that positions companies as ESG leaders rather than followers, involving renewable energy adoption, emissions reduction and sustainable supply chain development.

The agency also focuses on developing comprehensive ESG reporting frameworks, including annual sustainability reports, and achieving third-party certifications that provide the credibility necessary to secure high-profile publications.

Baden Bower's long-term vision drives transformational impact through carbon neutrality commitments and social change initiatives. The agency helps clients work toward net-zero carbon emissions across value chains while developing social engagement programs and employment access initiatives that generate compelling, newsworthy content.

Addressing Industry-Wide Communication Challenges

The PR industry faces mounting pressure as regulators worldwide scrutinize environmental claims. This regulatory environment has created both challenges and opportunities for PR professionals specializing in ESG communications.

Baden Bower's established network and experience in helping clients communicate their ESG initiatives globally provide a strong foundation for avoiding misleading messaging pitfalls.

The company's deep understanding of what editors are looking for has become a competitive advantage. "When we help clients get in major publications, it's because we've worked to align their ESG story with the publication's editorial guidelines," explains Ignacio.

The company's approach emphasizes authenticity and transparency, working to ensure that sustainability claims are backed by actionable steps and reliable data. "Most companies are exceptional at implementing ESG initiatives but fall short when communicating their value to stakeholders," notes Ignacio. "We're helping these organizations speak authentically about their sustainability efforts, translating complex ESG concepts into stories that resonate and drive stakeholder engagement."

Scaling Authentic ESG Communications

Baden Bower's innovative approach to communications has contributed to its remarkable growth trajectory. The agency's success stems from its ability to bridge the gap between complex initiatives and compelling public narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholder groups while aiming to meet the editorial standards necessary for placement in reputable outlets.

The company's expansion plans reflect growing demand for authentic communications, with active expansion underway in the U.K., Germany, France, Canada, Singapore and the Philippines. This geographic diversification positions Baden Bower to serve clients across multiple regulatory environments, each with distinct requirements and stakeholder expectations.

The agency's expertise in understanding what editors are looking for across different markets and publications has proven invaluable as clients seek to communicate their ESG initiatives globally.

The Baden Bower concept integrates the potential for a media placement with authentic storytelling and expertise in compliance, a trifecta that helps position the agency as a partner for organizations wishing to signal their sustainability efforts clearly.

With high client satisfaction and a growing clientele across multiple industries and geographic markets, the company appears to be well-positioned to support the industry in transitioning to authentic and substantive ESG communications that meet the scrutiny of major business publications.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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."

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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.

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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."

"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.

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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."

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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."