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Palace insiders fear history repeating as William breaks from royal tradition
Prince William’s desire to give his and Kate Middleton’s children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, a grounded, more ordinary upbringing is causing quiet concern among senior palace staff.
According to a new report, the Prince of Wales is focused on raising his family away from the royal mold, however, some insiders see his approach as potentially risky.
A source told Radar Online that the firm is drawing comparisons to Princess Diana’s past struggles with the “Men in Grey Suits.”
They fear that similar tensions may be resurfacing because William is determined and stubborn in his choices and insists on doing things his way.
“William’s vision is rooted in normality – he wants his kids George, Charlotte and Louis to grow up grounded,” they said.
“But some of the senior staff see that as a risk. They remember Diana’s battles with the Men in Grey Suits, and they see history repeating itself in a new form.”
The tipster further shared, “But William is pig-headed. He’s determined to do things his own way. The establishment – those Men in Grey Suits so feared and hated by Diana – are watching closely.
“They respect his instincts, but they’ll never let him forget that the monarchy survives not through change alone, but through community and presenting itself as all-powerful.”
Taylor Swift is calling out her fan base for taking things too far sometimes.
While dissecting her songwriting process in a new interview with The New York Times published Tuesday, April 28, the pop superstar explained that there are a few traditions she shares with her fans when it comes to her songs. But sometimes, they can cross a line.
“There’s so many of [the traditions] now which is great, but there’s corners of my fanbase who are gonna take things to a really extreme place,” said Swift, noting that “there’s nothing I can do about that.”
The multi-Grammy-winner went on to share her thoughts about fans who like to do “detective work” and figure out who a certain song is about.
“When it can be a little bit weird for me is when people act like it’s sort of a paternity test,” she stated. “Because I’m like, ‘That dude didn’t write the song — I did.”
However, Swift acknowledged that it just comes with the territory. “You have to hold tight to your perception of your art and your relationship with it,” she emphasised, noting that once she releases a song, she also releases her expectations. “Hope you like it. And if you don’t, hope you do in five years. And if you never do then I was doing it for me anyway.”
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Kirsten Storms is facing new legal challenges after her ex-husband, actor Brandon Barash, was granted a restraining order citing concerns about her mental health and their 12-year-old daughter’s safety.
As per TMZ, Barash filed for an emergency order earlier this month, with a judge approving the request after he alleged Storms has exhibited troubling behavior.
The pair were married from 2013 to 2016 and share daughter Harper.
In court filings obtained by TMZ, Barash detailed incidents that raised alarms, including Storms’ eviction proceedings in Tennessee, financial instability, and alleged substance abuse.
He claimed he loaned her $5,000 to prevent her car from being repossessed, but said broader issues left him “greatly” concerned about her ability to care for their child.
Barash also recounted a May 2025 episode when Storms reportedly experienced delusions and hallucinations, leading his current wife, Isabella Devoto, to take her to a hospital where she was placed on a psychiatric hold.
Later that year, the General Hospital star allegedly called him with claims that intruders were tampering with her belongings.
According to Barash, friends have suggested Storms may be misusing Adderall and other substances.
He alleged she has suffered repeated breakdowns, hearing voices and experiencing paranoia.
Storms, who has portrayed Maxie Jones on General Hospital since 2005, previously announced in July 2025 that she was taking a leave of absence to undergo brain surgery.
She later revealed doctors had discovered a cyst and aneurysm, prompting her move from Los Angeles to Tennessee for health and family reasons.
Storms currently has supervised visitation with Harper.
A judge is expected to review the status of restraining order this week.
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