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Prince Harry gets relief from UK court as he prepares to meet King Charles

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Prince Harry gets relief from court ahead of UK visit

Prince Harry, who suffered defeat to Home Office in High Court in February, has been given a legal costs discount over the department’s rule breach.

The Duke of Sussex was given a 10 percent discount on his legal fees in his High Court battle over his UK security after the Government was punished for delaying the provision of key documents, according to a new report.

King Charles III’s younger son took legal action against the Home Office over the February 2020 decision that he should receive a different degree of protection when he returned to the UK after he stepped down as senior working royals and relocated to the US.

Harry lost the case earlier this year, with High Court judge Sir Peter Lane finding that “there has not been any unlawfulness in reaching the decision” to revise his security, adding: “Any departure from the policy was justified. The decision was not irrational. The decision was not marred by procedural unfairness.”

Now new court documents, seen by The Times, reveal that Sir Peter has refused Harry permission to appeal and also that the Home Office has been “penalised” for delaying the release of certain information, dubbed “crucial” by Harry’s team – about the workings of Ravec – the committee that arranges security for members of the royal family and other VIPs.

The Home Office, asper the outlet, failed to mention three categories of people for whom Ravec provides state protection when it should have legally done so.

The three categories are role-based individuals – like royals – other VIPs and those who need occasional support. This meant the prince’s legal team had not been made aware of the “other VIP” category, which, according to them, was crucial to his claim.

Harry’s team initially sought “a reduction of 50-60 percent because of the way in which the documents and information were disclosed” by the UK government.

Sir Lane said that while the Home Office had not acted in bad faith, “the defendant’s breaches are, in all the circumstances, sanctionable”.

Reacting to the development, a Home Office spokesman told the Times: “While we are pleased with the decision of the court to refuse permission to appeal, it would be inappropriate to comment further on ongoing legal proceedings”.

Prince Harry’s legal team are expected to take the case to the Court of Appeal. 

The Duke of Sussex, wo is set to return to the UK in May for an event to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, is expected to meet his cancer stricken dad King Charles and ailing sister-in-law Kate Middleton during a solo trip.

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Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend makes sad admission about heartbreak

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Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend makes sad admission about heartbreak 

Prince Harry’s former love interest Cressida Bonas paid a heartfelt tribute to a person close to her heart. 

The English actress read a touching letter at the memorial service of her deceased sister Pandora Cooper-Key on Friday. Her sister passed away in July after battling cancer for 24 years. 

According to GB News, Cressida was joined by Pandora’s family and friends at St Luke’s church in Chelsea, west London. Notably, the sad event was attended by Queen Camilla’s son, Tom Parker Bowles.

The model wore a pastel-coloured trouser suit as she read a “letter to Pandora” that she penned after her demise.

Previously, Cressida paid a moving tribute to her sister with a heartwarming note on her Instagram account. 

Alongside the sisters’ memorable photos, she wrote, “…Then one day, I’ll remember you said in one of your final days, “I don’t know what all the fuss is about, I ain’t going nowhere…” And I’ll realise, I never had to look for you at all.” 

“You were right here beside me all along, because, my darling sister, my heart is forever tied to yours. Pandora Cooper-Key ~ 1973-2024,” she added. 

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Dylan O’Brien recalls cringeworthy ‘Frozen 2’ audition experience

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Dylan O’Brien recalls cringeworthy ‘Frozen 2’ audition experience

Dylan O’Brien recently appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers, where he shared a hilarious story about his failed audition for Frozen 2.

O’Brien confessed that he didn’t have high hopes for landing the role, saying, “I didn’t go in thinking I was going to get it because I knew that I probably wasn’t going to get it.”

He didn’t disclose which character he auditioned for but acknowledged that the film required multitalented individuals who could act and sing.

“They’re looking for multitalented, multi-hyphenate people who can act and sing,” O’Brien explained. “And I didn’t check, to be honest, probably either.”

The Teen Wolf alum admitted, “I can’t sing.”

Despite this, O’Brien decided to audition because he doesn’t “always feel like a real actor.”

Meyers wondered how long it took the casting director to realize singing wasn’t O’Brien’s forte.

“This poor woman,” O’Brien replied. “I remember, actually — this is a specific detail — she asked me, painfully, if I could get to the chorus because she needed to see if I had a certain range.”

O’Brien admitted he struggled with the first verse but attempted to reach the chorus.

“I was swimming in the first verse a little bit,” he said. “And then I went higher, and it was really bad.”

O’Brien recalled the casting director’s polite but clear rejection, “She said, ‘Thank you for coming in. I think we’d probably need a bit of a stronger singer,’ and I was already just nodding, going, ‘Yeah, I know.'”

Despite the embarrassing audition, O’Brien looks back on the experience fondly.

“I honestly only remember it fondly,” he said.

Meyers quipped, “We wanted you to have closure. Don’t you see, Dylan?”

O’Brien responded, “It’s made me comfortable, actually. I’m serious!”

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Prince Harry reclaims spotlight from Prince William with power move

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Prince Harry reclaims spotlight from Prince William in new outing

Prince Harry paid a heartfelt tribute to a notable figure in his new public appearance, seemingly taking the spotlight from his brother Prince William after his Scotland trip. 

For the unversed, the Duke of Sussex attended the star-studded event One805LIVE! Concert which was hosted by Kevin Costner. The program aimed to raise funds for the Santa Barbara County First Responders and also paid tribute to the police officials for saving people’s lives in need. 

The former working royal took the stage of the event and honoured the helicopter pilot Loren Courtney. 

As reported by People magazine, Harry said about the air support pilot, “As you’ve probably heard already, 22 years [of] military service over 10,000 hours and rarely sees his family because he’s always here flying helicopters.”

In response, he said, “I do this because I love doing it and I love doing it for the county of Santa Barbara. It’s a rewarding experience whenever we go out, either putting out fires or rescuing somebody in the back country or medical evacuations from vehicle accidents or doing the law patrol, keeping citizens safe.”

Notably, Harry’s appearance came after his estranged brother made the headlines due to his passion project Homewards. 

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Simone Biles soars with G.O.A.T. performers on Gold Over America tour

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Simone Biles soars with G.O.A.T. performers on Gold Over America tour

Simone Biles, the 11-time Olympic medalist, is currently on tour with her Gold Over America Tour, also known as G.O.A.T., alongside fellow Team USA gymnasts. 

The tour, which began on September 16 in Oceanside, California, features Biles, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezly Rivera, Fred Richard, Paul Juda, and Brody Malone.

On Friday, September 20, Chiles shared an Instagram post celebrating the tour, featuring Biles and their airline-inspired costumes. Chiles wrote: “love having my girls with me on tour!! – @goldoveramericatour”

The post included a selfie of Chiles and Biles wearing matching aviator sunglasses and uniforms, as well as a photo with teammates Joscelyn Roberson and French gymnast Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos.

Roberson, 18, also shared selfies with her teammates, including Biles and De Jesus Dos Santos, captioning, “Pilots took flight tonight”

Meanwhile, Biles posted Instagram Stories previewing the team’s upcoming performance on America’s Got Talent’s season 19 finale, airing Tuesday, September 24.

“america’s got talent. tune in tuesday to see us perform,” Biles wrote.

She also shared a video showcasing her fellow performers, with Richard and Chiles by her side.

“@goldoveramericatour doing a little preview from our show on @agt,” the text read.

Before the tour, Biles told People magazine, “The tour is like a pop concert-style spectacle… Truthfully, I’ve only gone into the gym to practice a handful of times because of my schedule. I’ve barely been home, but my body needed this break, so I’m not mad about it.”

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