{"id":2423905,"date":"2026-05-19T21:29:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T21:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2423905"},"modified":"2026-05-19T21:29:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T21:29:38","slug":"royal-news-prince-william-sarah-ferguson-attenborough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royal-news-prince-william-sarah-ferguson-attenborough\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal news: Prince William, Sarah Ferguson, & Attenborough"},"content":{"rendered":"

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From Windsor Castle to Hollywood controversy, this week\u2019s royal headlines span powerful meetings, celebrity scandal claims, and a milestone celebration fit for a national treasure. Prince William<\/a> struck up a warm connection with the newly crowned M\u0101ori Queen during a King\u2019s Trust event in London, while elsewhere, controversial new allegations about Sarah Ferguson<\/a> have reignited headlines. And in a moment of unity and celebration, the royal family joined tributes for Sir David Attenborough<\/a> as he marked his 100th birthday in spectacular style.<\/p>\n

William and the M\u0101ori queen hit it off in London<\/h2>\n

As the King\u2019s Trust \u2013 which aims to support young people build a positive future \u2013 celebrated its 50th birthday, the M\u0101ori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, met with William, Prince of Wales, at Windsor Castle.<\/p>\n

William, 43, shared a photo with the M\u0101ori monarch, saying that \u201cit was a pleasure\u201d to meet her. The pair discussed a range of global topics and was a continuation of eight generations of engagement with the British royal family.<\/p>\n

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Te Arikinui became Queen in 2024 at the age of 27, following the passing of her father Kiingi T\u016bheitia.<\/p>\n

Diddy she do it? Sarah\u2019s alleged affair with disgraced Combs hits a sour note<\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s one of the most jaw-dropping claims ever made about a member of the royal family. But biographer Andrew Lownie is sticking by his assertion that the former Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, had a long-running affair with disgraced rapper Sean \u201cDiddy\u201d Combs.<\/p>\n

Details about the pair\u2019s \u201cfriends with benefits\u201d relationship appear in an updated version of the book Entitled<\/a>, about Fergie and her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor<\/a>, both 66. Andrew Lownie says Fergie met multi-millionaire Combs in 2002 at a party thrown by Ghislaine Maxwell<\/a>, 64. Their secret affair started two years later and lasted for years, with the couple meeting up at luxury hotels in Africa and Europe.<\/p>\n

Her daughters, Princesses Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 36<\/a>, met the US singer and record producer many times, with Eugenie joining her mum for a party he threw on a yacht when she was 16.<\/p>\n

Andrew says a former royal staffer told him, \u201cSean\u2019s parties were wild. The fact she brought Eugenie around was alarming.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Fergie partying with Combs on a yacht.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When the claims were dismissed as untrue by someone close to Fergie, Andrew responded, \u201cI stand by it. It\u2019s fully sourced with former employees of Diddy and Sarah Ferguson.\u201d<\/p>\n

Andrew says he was told that senior members of the royal family knew what was going on.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeveral people, notably the Queen, ex-Prince Andrew and Prince Charles, were aware of her activities for years, but turned a blind eye to protect the family from even more scandals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Combs, 56, is currently in prison in New Jersey after being convicted last year of charges of transporting people for the purposes of prostitution. He was sentenced to 50 months, but with time already served, he should be released in 2028.<\/p>\n

Sir David\u2019s 100th party<\/h2>\n
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The royal family outdid themselves to pay tribute to Sir David Attenborough as he celebrated his 100th birthday, with a stunning video that highlighted his dedication to wildlife. As David sat in the Royal Albert Hall in London for a special concert, a clip played showing the King at his Scottish home, Balmoral, writing a message in a birthday card.<\/p>\n

After voicing his poignant words about their long friendship and the impact David has had in protecting the planet, the King\u2019s card \u2013 carried across the country by a relay of animals \u2013 was then handed to the delighted conservationist at the show.<\/p>\n

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While Charles, 77, wasn\u2019t present for the concert, Prince William, 43, gave a moving speech, thanking the centenarian for his life\u2019s work and for transforming the way people see Planet Earth.<\/p>\n

\u201cLong before many of us found our voice on the challenges we face, you were speaking with clarity, urgency and optimism,\u201d said William.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd it is that sense of urgent optimism that has made all the difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

There was an unexpected tribute from another royal. Prince Harry, 41, wrote a personal essay for Time magazine, describing David as a \u201csecular saint\u201d and an \u201cinstitutional pillar as essential to the national fabric as a cup of tea\u201d.<\/p>\n

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