Donald Trump Leaves Wife Melania Out in the Rain While He Uses an Umbrella

Apparently First Lady Melania Trump cannot stand under her husband’s umbrella.

On Monday, President Donald Trump, 72, was caught on camera holding an umbrella over his own head, while his wife, 48, stood nearby, uncovered, in the rain. The moment took place as the Trumps exited the White House to visit hurricane-torn Florida and Georgia.

After his wife joined him under the umbrella he was carrying, the president darted off to talk to a group of reporters about his wife’s ABC News interview and his 60 Minutes interview, leaving his wife out in the rain. “She did a great job on television the other night,” Trump told reporters in footage captured by ABC News. “And I didn’t do so bad either. But she did a great job on television.”

Partway through their walk to the waiting helicopter, Trump shifted the umbrella to also cover his wife’s head.

Meghan Markle Plays Australian Football While Wearing Heels: Pics
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Greeting crowds, making banana bread, and tossing a football, there’s nothing Meghan Markle can’t do in heels!

The 37-year-old Duchess of Sussex was persuaded to get in on some sporty fun during her third day of her and Prince Harry's royal tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Tonga on Wednesday.

Meghan, who announced her pregnancy on Monday, was attending a reception in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband and a few met women from the organization This Girl Can VIC.

The group of 150 ladies were practicing sporting drills outdoors as the Duchess watched them. Clad in a navy Dion Lee dress and matching heels Manolo Blahnik heels, Meghan looked stunning, albeit not entirely ready for a workout in the ensemble

That didn’t stop one of the women in the program from offering to toss her a handball, used in Australian Rules football. The Duchess caught the toss and successfully hit it back over, prompting cheers from the crowd.

Meghan’s no stranger to getting active at official events. Last month, she had some fun at the Coach Core Awards, tossing around a ball with some athletes while once again wearing heels.

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Prince Harry is known for playing soccer at official events, and Meghan’s sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, has been photographed several times participating in sporting activities while wearing heels or her signature wedges.

Meghan Markle Looked Lovely in a Navy Dion Lee Dress on Tour in Australia Today

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex just touched down in Melbourne for the third day of their royal tour of Australia. Meghan and Harry will reportedly spend only four hours in the city, but the trip is jam-packed with events.

First up? A walkabout where the royal couple can greet the public followed by an official welcome reception at Government House.

Later on, Harry and Meghan will take a tram to South Melbourne beach. They'll also visit a café with a social enterprise mission, and spend time at a local primary school.

For the full day of engagements, Meghan chose a navy blue dress by Dion Lee, with trench coat and pumps. She opted to wear her hair down today, after yesterday's ponytail.

See the full ensemble here:

Overall, her outfit is decidedly more formal that yesterday's casual ensemble. For her rain-filled visit to Dubbo on Tuesday, she paired a gray plaid blazer by her close friend Serena Williams with black skinny jeans and a white button-down shirt.

It has already been quite busy week for Meghan-on Monday, she announced that she is expecting her first child with Prince Harry, but her pregnancy doesn't seem to be slowing her down at all. Yesterday, the Duchess said she's currently "running on adrenaline" but is feeling "pretty well, so far."

At this point, she is reportedly planning to keep the full schedule of planned engagements on this grueling 16-day tour, so tomorrow, we'll see her head to back to Sydney for a visit to Bondi Beach, and meetings with Prime Minister and leader of the opposition.

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews welcomed their first child last week

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews are the proud parents of a baby son following his arrival last week. And on Sunday, the couple were pictured for the first time walking their newborn around west London, as well as their two pet dogs. In the photos obtained by Mail Online, Pippa looked stylish dressed in a polka dot print dress by Kate Spade, which she teamed with a pair of white trainers and a navy cardigan, completing her look with some oversized shades. James, meanwhile, looked smart in a checked shirt and chinos as he pushed his baby boy in his pram, while linking arms with his wife.

The couple's baby has yet to be named, but he has been settling in nicely to his family home since leaving the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, on Tuesday. The new bundle of joy – a baby cousin for Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge's three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, was born on Monday. A spokesperson told HELLO!: "James and Pippa have had a baby boy. He was born Monday 15th October at 1.58pm, weighing 8lb and 9oz. Everyone is delighted and mother and baby are doing well."

The day after the birth, Pippa, 35, received her first visitor in hospital, her younger brother James Middleton. The proud uncle was photographed walking through the famous hospital doors where his other sister, Kate, has posed on three different occasions after welcoming her children, most recently Louis in April this year. James was dressed down in jeans, a gilet and trainers and smiled as he made his way inside. On Friday, meanwhile, grandmother Carole Middleton was spotted visiting her daughter's house, in pictures posted by Mail Online. Carole was seen walking into Pippa's home and picking up parcels that were left outside.

Samantha Markle calls Meghan 'delusional' and a 'liar' after her Fiji speech

The Duchess of Sussex said a few words about the importance of education at the University of the South Pacific yesterday. Photo: Getty Images

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She’s previously called her half-sister a ‘self-obsessed social climber’ and a ‘pushy princess’ and now Samantha Markle has lashed again after Meghan  gave her first speech on her royal tour.

The 37-year-old Duchess of Sussex visited the University of the South Pacific yesterday with her husband, where she said a few words about the importance of education.

However, her half sister Markle has taken issue with one thing in particular from Meghan’s speech, and took to her Twitter account to rant about it.

Her half sister Samantha Markle has taken issue with one thing in particular from Meghan’s speech. Photo: Getty Images

During the speech, Meghan touched on her own experience at Northwestern University in Illinois, claiming she paid for her tuition and got some help from financial grants.

“I am also fully aware of the challenges of being able to afford this level of schooling for many people around the world, myself included,” Meghan said.

“It was with scholarships, financial aid programs, and work study from my earnings from a job on campus that went directly towards my tuition that I was able to attend university, and without question it was worth every effort.”

Samantha now claims that Meghan’s speech ‘is not true’ and that their dad, Thomas Markle, paid for her university fees.

Samantha claims their father, Thomas Markle, paid for Meghan’s education. Photo: ITV

Meghan and Prince Harry are in Fiji on their royal tour. Photo: Getty Images

“Dad paid her college tuition! She forgot the most important part of her speech and there are receipts to prove it,” Samantha said on Twitter.

“I love my sister but this is ridiculous. You can’t lie like this, Meg! Delusionally absurd”

Samantha went on to say that Thomas not only paid for her Northwestern University education, but also her time at the The Little Red School House and Immaculate Heart.

Samantha’s outburst comes just weeks after she publicly apologised to Meghan on UK chat show, Jeremy Vine.

She touched on her why she and her father have spoken out in public interviews since Meghan and Harry tied the knot in May.

“I thought in the beginning, when we spoke publicly, I thought we were being open-hearted and even favourable and that fell on deaf ears and the media turned it into something it’s not,” she said.

“I apologise and I wish things could be different.”

Macron accuses Hungarian, Polish leaders of 'lying' about EU

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Hungarian and Polish leaders "
comparing Brussels with Moscow at the ancient (Soviet) times"
is "crazy and unacceptable" (AFP Photo/BERTRAND GUAY)

Bratislava (AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday went from measured criticism against Hungary and Poland to anger, accusing their leaders "lying" to their people about the European Union.

"In Hungary and Poland, some of their leaders played with an unacceptable idea. When I listen to leaders comparing Brussels with Moscow at the ancient (Soviet) times, this is crazy and unacceptable," Macron told a pro-European audience at a public meeting during a visit to the Slovak capital Bratislava.

"They are lying to their people," Macron fumed, speaking in English.

"When I see big billboards saying 'No Brussels' or 'Stop Brussels'. What are they doing?" Macron said, insisting that the political success of eurosceptic Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his nationalist Fidesz party is rooted in the prosperity that EU structural subsidies brought to Hungary after the ex-communist state joined the bloc in 2004.

"What are these leaders doing with these crazy spirits and lying to their people like those who promoted the Brexit and left the country right after they won," he added.

In an interview published in Czech, Hungarian, Polish and Slovak media earlier on Friday, the French leader adopted a more measured tone warning eastern EU members not to fall out of step with the bloc's principles, singling out Hungary and Poland whose nationalist governments have clashed with Brussels.

Macron also insisted that "Europe is not a supermarket", driving home a point he made previously that eastern states could not pick and choose among the bloc's fundamental values.

- 'Reciprocal commitment' -

Seven months ahead of elections to the European Parliament, Macron said he expected the campaign ahead of the vote to be a duel between "progressives" and nationalists.

During a two-day visit to Slovakia and the Czech Republic, Macron also warned that any moves by member states to reduce their payments into the common budget could serve to undermine EU unity, including its single market.

"We cannot try to reduce our contribution to the European budget without understanding what the single market brings. If we want to kill Europe, we should continue like this," Macron said.

"Europe isn't a one-way street: it is a reciprocal commitment," he added.

Turning to Poland's controversial judicial reforms, Macron said he hoped that "the Polish government will take the necessary steps to address the concerns of the (European) Commission and its partners."

Its nationalist government has put Poland on a collision course with the European Union by introducing a string of controversial judicial reforms that the bloc has warned pose a threat to judicial independence, the rule of law and ultimately to democracy.

The French leader also noted that "the situation of the rule of law in Hungary is undergoing worrying developments", and pointed to threats to the division of powers and the independence of non-governmental organisations.

He also condemned the February murder of a journalist in Slovakia, insisting that "threatening, attacking or killing journalists undermines the foundations of our democracies".

Prince Harry Suits Up as He and Wife Meghan Markle Say Farewell to Tonga

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have said goodbye to Tonga.

After a busy day in the Polynesian country, which included meeting with the prime minister, seeing an exhibit of Tongan crafts and a trip to Tupou College, the royal couple paid a final visit to His Majesty King Tupou VI at the Royal Palace.

The Victorian-style palace, which is located in the northwest of the capital, Nuku?alofa, was built in 1867 and is the official residence of the Tongan king.

For the occasion, Meghan, 37, kept on the sky blue “Cary” shirt dress by Veronica Beard she wore at the previous outings and Harry, 34, wore a gray suit and tie.

While Meghan has been wowing in multiple looks during their tour, this time it was Harry who swapped up his style, as earlier in the day he had worn a more casual look of khaki trousers and a blue shirt.

After spending time with the King and his wife, Queen Nanasipau?u Tuku?aho, Meghan and Harry posed for a photo on the palace porch with the Tongan royals. In the background, locals could be heard singing traditional songs of the country.

Meanwhile, over by the tarmac, locals gathered along the striking traditional-printed fabric carpet that was rolled out on the grass for the royal couple ahead of their departure.

Bidding Meghan and Harry farewell at Fua’amotu International Airport was Princess Angelika Latufuipeka, who first welcomed the pair when they arrived at Tonga on Thursday morning.

The jet-setting royal couple then waved goodbye to locals as they boarded their plane to head back to Sydney for the next leg of their royal tour.

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This Is What Princess Diana Could Have Lost If She Got Remarried

After a tumultuous 15-year marriage filled with scandal, Princess Diana and Prince Charles broke their wedding vows and divorced in August 1996. Fortunately, the divorce did not strip Diana entirely of her fortune and status. Under the divorce agreement, she shared parental custody with Prince Charles raising their two sons, had full access to the royal family jets, and could keep her Kensington Palace apartment as long as the Queen agreed, along with all of the jewelry she obtained during her royal marriage. It was also reported by London newspapers that Diana would get $600,000 a year to maintain her new private offices in Kensington Palace, in addition to $22.5 million in cash, but official details of the financial settlement remained under wraps. Here are the rare photos of Princess Diana and Prince Charles on their wedding day.

Even though it sounds like Diana had a pretty cushy divorce settlement compared to most divorced spouses, there may have been one catch to some of the terms of the agreement —her marital status. In fact, royal family experts believed she may have had to relinquish many of her divorce settlement benefits if she were to remarry. She reportedly could have lost her home in Kensington Palace, the financing of her office, and possibly her title as "Princess of Wales" if she said "I do" again. One thing she did lose upon her divorce? Her "Royal Highness" style, which was the one thing she wanted to remain intact. A royal behavior expert told the New York Times in 1996 that stripping the "Royal Highness" from Diana's name was "without historical precedent." Don't miss the 9 other things Princess Diana lost after she divorced Prince Charles.

As for what would have happened to Diana's royal standing if the "people's princess" had wed for the second time, unfortunately, none of us will sadly ever know, since her tragic death came a year after her divorce was finalized. Next, check out the secrets about Princess Diana no one knew until after her death.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex told to 'chill out' during tour of New Zealand

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were asked to “chill out” on Monday and enjoy the hospitality of the Maori people of Abel Tasman, as Prince Harry spoke of his joy at bringing their “little bump” to visit.

The Duke and Duchess, who spent around an hour and a half at the spectacular coast on New Zealand’s South Island, were welcomed by songs, prayers, countless hongis and a banquet of food from their new friends.

Told to take time out from their tour to relax, they took a short stroll on the beach front accompanied by a ranger to tell them about conservation projects to protect the Abel Tasman National Park.

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Prince Harry and Prince William’s Royal Courts Could Turn Them Into Rivals

When Prince Charles brutally elbowed his brothers, Andrew and Edward, out of the embrace of the inner circle of the royal family, he did so on the basis that the new ‘slimmed down’ monarchy over which he would preside when his mother dies only had room for a limited number of cast members. The direct line of succession, Charles argued, was all the public could be persuaded to give their time and money to, so, he declared, from now on, the limelight of royal attention would focus on Her Majesty, Charles and his children. There was always a significant contradiction inherent in Charles’s position: although he argued his brothers should be excluded from the new streamlined monarchy, he saw no reason why William’s brother, his second son Harry, should not be included. ...

It always looked like a not-very well disguised ploy to simply get rid of his brothers whom he considered (with some justification) embarrassments, and now this anomaly looks set to be exposed for the fig leaf it always was with the news, revealed this week by British newspaper The Sunday Times, that Harry and Meghan are expected to set up their own court, distinct from his brother William’s operation, after Meghan gives birth.

Both brothers are expected to remain headquartered at Kensington Palace for now, and there will be no imminent change to the structure of their umbrella foundation.

However, when the queen dies Charles and Camilla will almost certainly move into Buckingham Palace, freeing up Clarence House, Charles’ current opulent residence, as a potential new base for William and Kate who will then be Prince and Princess of Wales.

“It’s overdue really,” said Robert Lacey, the royal historian and consultant for the Netflix series The Crown, of the move to establish separate courts.

“It makes sense because although they will act as a team in future, the functions of the team members will change. Harry and Meghan will have the opportunity to be more discursive and creative and to try new things—of which the Invictus Games is a perfect example—but William will have a more traditional role.”

If one considers William’s ultimate destiny as king, the need to establish a separate court for Harry and Meghan becomes plainly evident.

The weight of responsibility when William becomes monarch will be enormous, and separating the houses of Sussex and Cambridge will allow the different personalities and responsibilities of the two brothers and their spouses (and, in due course, children) to flourish.

Even in the first stage of that progression, as Prince of Wales, William will have a massive extra layer of responsibility when it comes to running the Duchy of Cornwall, the vast private estate that holds hundreds of millions of pounds worth of investments and land which is the personal property of the Prince of Wales (and currently funds Kensington Palace).

But having a glamorous and international couple as back up will be invaluable for William, especially as Lacey points out, “there will never be any sense of second best” if visiting foreign dignitaries get assigned tea with Meghan and Harry instead of Kate and William.

It does, however, seem almost inevitable that the two courts will to some extent become rivals.

Lacey said, “It’s the nature of court to be rivalrous and competitive and that is a risk ahead. No matter how much the principals understand and trust each other, those around the principals, from private secretaries to press officers, will forever be jockeying for position. Let us hope it is healthy competition. It’s a hazard on the road ahead, but a manageable hazard.”

Until now, William and Harry have been a positive anomaly. Never before have royal brothers got on this well and collaborated so closely.

Ever since George Duke of Clarence was drowned in a butt of wine on the orders of his brother, the future Richard III, royal brothers have feared and loathed each other.

William and Harry’s extraordinary bond is a testament both to Diana's distinctly un-Windsor-like approach to child-rearing, and the tragedy of her death that forged such powerful dependency on each other.

The writer Christopher Andersen, author of the best-selling Diana’s Boys, said that the split is about the brothers grasping the nettle: William’s the heir—and Harry’s not even the spare any more.   

“The split really reflects the reality of the succession,” says Andersen.

“William is second in line to the throne and with the birth of every royal baby Harry is pushed farther on down the line. Right now he is sixth behind Louis. So obviously Harry and Meghan must carve out a role for themselves that is very different from that of William and Kate.   

“I don't believe this move is a result of rivalry between Kate and Meghan, but I do think Meghan is pushing for Harry to step farther out of his brother's shadow as they prepare to start their own family. 

“Do I think Meghan a lot to do with this decision? Yes, of course. She wants her husband to have more freedom and autonomy and to run his own show—all of which makes perfect sense as we move toward the reign of Charles III. She has urged Harry to take matters into his own hands, and he has wisely heeded her advice.”

What is undeniable is that Harry and Meghan establishing their own court is an intriguing inflection point in the incredible story of these two brothers. It will be fascinating to watch where they diverge, and where, by contrast, they remain brothers-in-arms.

The Queen Just Broke Another Major Royal Protocol for Meghan's Mom, Doria Ragland

Last year, Meghan became the first non-royal to score an invitation to the Queen's annual Christmas celebration at her Sandringham estate in Norfolk, where the Windsor clan always spend the Christmas holidays. This year, it looks like Elizabeth is breaking royal tradition again for another member of Meghan's family: Her mother, Doria Ragland.

According to The Sun, a "senior royal source" says Her Majesty has invited Doria to spend the holidays with the royal family. This is a huge deal since royal in-laws aren't usually invited to do, well, much of anything important with the royal family. Sure, they're invited to weddings and christenings, but they can't call dibs on Christmas or Easter or even necessarily tag along for the royals' celebrations.

So why is an exception being made for Doria?

"It’s a mark of the Queen’s respect for Meghan and an acknowledgement that she doesn’t have any other relations in this country-unlike Kate who has the support of a very close family," the senior source told Daily Express.

It probably doesn't hurt that Doria and the Queen have reportedly bonded as well. Clearly, it pays to be on the good side of the woman who single-handed approves the guest list.