THE Duchess of Sussex hiding her children’s faces is a money-making scheme, according to a royal expert.
The Sun’s Royal photographer Arthur Edwards accused Meghan Markle of “exploiting” her kids after posting rare footage of them at Disneyland last week.
Meghan posted a montage of her family as they went to the Californian theme park to celebrate Lilibet’s fourth birthday.
The video on Instagram showed both her and Prince Harry beaming as they tackled various rides and sported Mickey Mouse ears.
But the ex-Suits actress covered up both Archie, five, and Lilibet’s faces with emojis and purposefully took other shots angled from behind.
She captioned the video: “Thank you @disneyland for giving our family two days of pure joy!”
The Sun’s Royal photographer Arthur Edwards slammed Meghan’s post as a “money-making scheme”.
Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, he said: “I don’t know why we can’t see the children’s faces.
“I think she’s obviously got some sort of scheme there where she might want some money ties on one day, I don’t know.
“But those children, I feel sorry for them really. I mean, they’ve got cousins here, they’re never going to meet and never going to play with.
“There’s palaces here and castles here that they could enjoy as well and spend summer holidays with their cousins. I feel really sorry for them, cooped up in that place.
“Will we ever see their faces? I don’t know, maybe one day she’ll produce a calendar or something of her children’s faces and that’ll be sort of another Meghan special.”
The footage starts with Lilibet excitedly dragging her dad through the park entrance before she is given a special greeting by a Disney princess.
Next, the whole family are seen on a log flume and then the four-year-old appears on a Dumbo ride.
It was reminiscent of photos taken of the Duke when he was eight and his mother Diana took him and William to Walt Disney World in Florida in 1993.
The trio also took a trip to UK-theme park Alton Towers the following year.
Chris Ship, ITV Royal Editor, added: “If you want to put your kids on social media, that’s absolutely fine, you’re taking that responsibility as a parent.
“You’ve also got every right to keep them private and not put them on.
“I just don’t really like this, here’s a picture of my kid, I’m going to put a big emoji over their face so you can’t see because that’s me protecting their privacy.
“I’d rather not see them at all, if you want to protect them, rather than show them the corner of their ear in a photo.”
MUSIC legend Bruce Springsteen looked “furious” as he refused to sign autographs for fans waiting in the rain in Manchester.
The Dancing In the Dark hitmaker, 75, arrived back at his hotel with his security who shielded him from the rain with an umbrella.
As he walked towards the entrance, fans were seen begging the star for an autograph, with one saying: “Bruce, just one please.”
But Bruce refused to play ball and told them: “You guys chased me all around town… I’m signing nothing.”
He then proceeded to head into the building, as one fan replied: “We didn’t, we’ve been waiting here for you.”
Despite the clip going making its way onto social media, some fans are convinced that this is not the whole story.
One person took to the comment section and wrote: “I feel like it takes a lot to aggravate Bruce. Hope they got the hint.”
A second posted: “Well said Bruce. I’ve never been fortunate enough to meet him but he comes across as such a kindhearted man who loves his fans and so generous.”
Another added: “I am sure they are not fans, because fans would not do this, because they understand . Fans just waited in front of his hotel, not following Bruce anywhere. Moreover, it is raining in this video, so Bruce has a reason to refuse.”
While this person claimed: “These are almost certainly professional autograph hunters who immediately resell.”
The Sun has reached out to Bruce’s rep for comment.
Bruce and The E Street Band were in Manchester as part of their 2025 Land of Hope and Dreams tour.
They played three-night residency at Co-op Live in Manchester, with dates on May 14, 17, and 20.
They then visited Liverpool at Anfield on June 4 and 7, marking the only other UK dates on the tour.
Last month Bruce surprised fans at a Huddersfield restaurant with actor Stephen Graham.
Stephen plays his father in a new biopic, Deliver Me From Nowhere – which is out in October.
Oliver Roberts, who runs Norman’s, thought their visit was a “prank” at first.
He said Bruce and Stephen, 51, shared ten small plates including tomatoes with garlic ice cream.
Last year, The Sun reported that fans trying to buy £150 Bruce Springsteen tickets early were shocked at having to pay for at least two, plus a hotel room — costing up to £800.
Packages on Ticketmaster, part of Live Nation, included £796 for two front standing tickets and a double room at the four-star Novotel in Liverpool ahead of next June’s gig at Anfield.
Two rear standing tickets in last Thursday’s pre-sale were £754 with a room at the Hilton.
Two plus a night at the Ibis were £732. A pair and a room at the three-star Holiday Inn cost £698.
Ticketmaster was criticised over its “dynamic pricing” for Oasis shows when £135 tickets suddenly shot up to £355.
But a fan of The Boss tweeted: “This tie-in with hotel packages is taking it to another level.”
BRIAN Wilson, singer-song writer who founded the Beach Boys, has died at 82.
It was revealed in early 2024 that he had been living with a degenerative disorder similar to dementia.
In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Wilson’s family wrote: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.
“We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving.
“We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”
Celebrated as a spectacular songwriter, Wilson was responsible for initial successes including Surfin’ USA, Surfer Girl, and I Get Around.
Other famous tunes include All Summer Long, Don’t Worry Baby, and California Girls.
Born in Inglewood, California, Wilson formed the band – first called the Pendletones – as a teenager with his brothers Dennis and Carl.
Their first song, Surfin’, was released by Candix Records.
The record label changed the band’s name without their permission.
A year later, they signed with Capitol to release their debut album, Surfin’ Safari.
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AN URGENT warning has been issued to UK shops selling a popular sweet product.
The Food Standards Agency sent the alert out today warning businesses to stop sales of the sweets immediately.
The Food Standards Agency said several Jolly Rancher products are unsafe to eat.
The popular sweets are not compliant with UK laws, containing ingredients that may be harmful if consumed.
Businesses selling the products have been urged to stop sales and take them off shelves immediately.
Businesses were also told, where there have been retail sales, to undertake urgent product recalls.
The Food Standards Agency said the products contain Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons, (MOAH), and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons, (MOSH).
The MOAHs and MOSHs make the popular American candy unsafe to eat and are not compliant with UK laws.
Jolly Rancher hard candies, ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1 and Jolly Ranchers Berry Gummies have all been recalled.
The Food Standards Agency said: “Consumption of the affected sweets is of toxicological concern, especially in younger age groups and where consumers eat a lot of the products or eat them regularly.
“MOAH can cause damage to DNA and has the potential to increase the risk of cancer, particularly if consumed in high quantities over a prolonged period of time.
“MOAH is a genotoxic carcinogen, therefore no exposure is without risk to human health.”
Consumers have been instructed not to eat the product if they have bought them.
The Food Standards Agency has asked that consumers dispose of the products and notify their Trading Standards or Environmental Health department.
Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know.
Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
LOVE Island star Harry Cooksley had a hair transplant at just 24-years-old and shared the journey to his transformation.
Semi-professional footballer Harry, who is now 30, made his Love Island debut when the show returned on Monday night.
While he’s now got a full head of hair, that wasn’t always the case for the Guildford lad – who jetted to Turkey to have the procedure.
Appearing in a YouTube video posted by the clinic he visited in Istanbul, Harry explained the process and showed off the before and after results.
He said: “It was a perfect experience for something that I really wanted to have done and I’m very glad that I found EstePera.”
The Love Island villa was left reeling last night when the first person was dumped just days into the series.
During the first recoupling, Shakira Khan picked Harry – meaning Sophie Lee was left single and immediately sent packing.
Shakira, 22, had to choose between Harry, Blu Chegini and Conor Phillips.
And fans later insisted Shakira only went with Harry so that Helena Ford – who is in a couple with Conor, 25 – wouldn’t be axed.
One fan wrote on social media: “Shakira well wanted to pick Conor but didn’t wanna send Helena home and for that I kinda respect it.
“But also she’d suit Conor well better.”
Another viewer added: “No way she picked Harry for any reason other than she wanted the other women to stay… I simply don’t believe it.”
And someone else said: “I feel like she chose based on the girls, not the guys.”
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WITH the summer season right around the corner for Brits, many people are hoping they finally get their well-deserved glow-up.
And with the cost-of-living crisis still haunting us, many people are being extra vigilant when it comes to spending the pounds.
From beauty products to at-home accessories and everything in between – managing to purchase new things for yourself can be difficult if you don’t have the spare cash.
And that’s where Aldi comes in handy for this.
The budget supermarket has stocked up on all the essentials that are perfect for summertime – including products that will give you that summer glow.
And the products don’t break the bank either.
Taking to their TikTok account, Aldi have shared their latest middle aisle beauty buys including a £4.99 serum by Lacura.
They claim that the serum, which is watermelon flavour, will give you that bronze glow even on a dull day.
The brightening and bronzing serum is an “essential” for your skincare routine, as it has a lightweight formulation.
It is formulated with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to give your complexion a dewy glow.
The product claims to leave your skin appearing brighter and hydrated after using it, and customers can choose between brightening or bronzing.
And that’s not all they are selling beauty-wise.
They’ve got Lacura lip balms for £3.49.
Aldi is also selling products to kit your home out as well.
They’ve got a bergamot and vanilla candle for £9.99, as well as a bladeless fan for £39.99, which some shoppers say is great for white noise.
And that’s not all when it comes to refreshing smells.
The supermarket is also stocking Hotel Collection Spa Essential Oils for £3.39, and Satin Pillowcases for £3.99.
The Aldi video gained 721 likes, with 37 people rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts.
One person wrote: “Aldi I’m in loveee with your summer Fridays dupe.”
A second added: “Such sweet treats.”
To which Aldi replied: “The best treats!”
IF it's middle aisle buys that you're looking here, some of the new items you won't want to miss.
Shoppers recently went wild for Aldi’s new ‘pregnancy and menopause essential’ – and it’s only £6.99.
Garden enthusiasts raced to nab a £6.99 buy that will add style to any garden in an instant.
A £12.99 garden find left shoppers open-mouthed – but you’ll need to sprint to nab it.
If you’re looking to light up your garden this summer, you won’t want to miss this £8.99 solar light.
