King Charles Becomes First Royal to Disclose Taxes: Just How Rich Is He?

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King Charles is attempting to modernize the monarchy.

And that means reminding the peasants that in many ways, he’s just like them:

He puts his pants on one leg at a time, he only gets along with half his kids, and he even pays taxes.

Of course, Charles is the ultimate nepo baby, and his lifestyle is also funded by UK taxpayers, so the situation is slightly different.

U.S. President Donald Trump touches King Charles III during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on April 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Anyway, KC3 is about to make history by becoming the first British monarch to publicly disclose his personal tax bill, a move that will offer an unprecedented look at the royal family’s finances.

The disclosure is expected to shed new light on questions many royal watchers have long wondered about:

How rich is this guy, and how exactly does he make his money?

One of the king’s primary sources of income is the Duchy of Lancaster, a vast portfolio of land, property and investments that provides income to the reigning monarch.

According to Newsweek, the estate generated roughly £24 million in annual revenue last year, making it one of Charles’ most significant sources of personal wealth.

The income from the duchy is paid directly to the monarch and helps cover both official royal expenses and certain private costs.

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Charles also derives income from privately owned royal properties, including the famed Sandringham Estate and Balmoral Castle.

Unlike many royal residences, these properties are privately owned by the monarch rather than held in trust for the Crown, allowing the king to benefit from revenue generated by the estates.

In addition, Charles maintains personal investments and inherited wealth that contribute to his overall financial picture.

The royal family also receives public funding through the Sovereign Grant, which supports official duties, staffing, travel, and the maintenance of royal residences.

That funding is separate from Charles’ personal income and is derived from profits generated by the Crown Estate.

The arrangement has long sparked debate in the United Kingdom, with critics questioning the cost of the monarchy and supporters arguing that the institution provides significant cultural and economic value.

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Now, technically, Charles doesn’t have to pay taxes.

By law, the monarch is exempt from income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax in most circumstances. However, members of the royal family have voluntarily paid certain taxes for decades.

Charles began voluntarily paying income tax while he was still Prince of Wales, and Buckingham Palace says he continues to do so as king.

That’s part of what makes this upcoming disclosure so significant.

For the first time, the public will learn exactly how much tax Charles paid on income from sources such as the Duchy of Lancaster, private investments, and other personal holdings.

And why we won’t get a full sense of the king’s holdings, this might be our best glimpse yet into the financial lives of the royals. Prepare to be shocked.

King Charles Becomes First Royal to Disclose Taxes: Just How Rich Is He? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Nancy Guthrie Porch Assailant May Be Captured Soon

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Just this week, Savannah Guthrie teared up on The Today Show over coverage of her mother’s kidnapping.

Even though anonymous tips to unmarked graves appear to be dead ends, hope may be on the horizon.

Authorities may be zeroing in on the unidentified figure who haunts Nancy’s porch camera footage.

Donald Trump is also weighing in, expressing something akin to sympathy for the Guthrie family.

A Pima County Sheriff vehicle drives in front of Nancy Guthrie’s residence after a no-parking policy was implemented for the area around the home on February 26, 2026. (Photo Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Does ‘Porch Guy’ have a name?

Former FBI agent Maureen O’Connell spoke to Megyn Kelly on her eponymous web show about where she believes that the investigation into Nancy’s disappearance stands.

In her judgment, she is “75 percent” confident that authorities are “getting close to” the one individual who we know was involved in the kidnapping.

That individual is, as her phrases it, “porch guy.”

Hopefully, she says, once he is in custody, it will be like the first pebble in an avalanche.

O’Connell predicts that the “floodgates shall swing open” and authorities will learn about alleged co-conspirators and the location of Nancy’s remains.

“Things are happening,” O’Connell cryptically added without evidence, more than five months after the kidnapping.

Porch guy refers to the haunting images from Nancy’s home security, released by the FBI, showing an unidentified individual.

The makes and armed intruder appeared to tamper with the doorbell camera.

Savannah has spoken about how bone-chilling that brief footage was for her to review, as she imagined what her mother must have awoken to in the middle of the night.

Though it’s possible that one kidnapper worked alone to abduct an 84-year-old grandmother, there is speculation by some investigators that this was the work of a team of malefactors, or even organized crime.

‘I hope they find her’

On Tuesday, June 23, Donald Trump took a brief break from spouting unhinged theories about algae sabotage to address Nancy’s disappearance.

“I hope they find her,” he expressed during the clip.

“I mean, Savannah’s gone through a rough,” Trump began before continuing: “That family’s gone through hell.”

He repeated: “I hope they find her.”

Trump is very television-oriented. It is likely that he has seen extensive coverage of Nancy’s kidnapping by watching the news.

Now is, unfortunately, perhaps the most convenient time in recent decades for kidnappers to potentially get away with their crimes.

Kash Patel is the head of the FBI, even if he is accused of largely misusing official trips to entertain himself and his girlfriend.

Vast amounts of government resources have been diverted from normal tasks that protect America to either terrorizing American communities through ICE or concocting attacks against Trump’s enemies and critics.

O’Connell certainly knows about how the FBI normally operates. But she may be basing her experiences upon her own time at the Bureau, and not upon how things are running in 2026.

Savannah and her family deserve closure. Nancy deserves to be laid to rest. It’s just difficult to believe that hope is realistic at this time.

Nancy Guthrie Porch Assailant May Be Captured Soon was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Colin Farrell Married? His Relationship History, Explained

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Is Colin Farrell married?

Colin Farrell is an accomplished actor. And he is also one of the handsomest actors on the planet.

He’s had some complex relationships — a few got downright messy — over the years.

But is he married at the moment? Asking for a friend, of course.

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Is Colin Farrell married?

In 2000, Colin Farrell met Amelia Warner, a singer and a fellow actor. Their relationship was fairly brief — from July of 2001 through November of that same year.

There was speculation, however, that the two had covertly married. No one has ever been able to prove this claim, however.

Both actors were fairly young at the time. Farrell himself has acknowledged that the couple were “too fast, too young,” and thus fizzled out quickly.

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In the years since, Colin Farrell has dated — but not married — Nicole Narain, Angelina Jolie, Elizabeth Taylor, and Demi Moore.

Though Nicole Narain is the least famous of these, she and Colin Farrell had a notorious breakup complication. There was a 13-minute sex tape of the two of them.

Farrell sued the attempted distributor. Though he initially accused Narain of releasing it on purpose to damage his career, she pledged to work to prevent its release also. Ultimately, the lawsuit settled amicably.

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Who else has Colin Farrell dated?

Not all of his relationships were with actors, singers, and models.

For a year, Colin Farrell dated Muireann McDonnell, a medical student.

He also dated Emma Forrest, a British-American writer, for over a year.

Colin Farrell and model Kim Bordenave have a 20-year-old son, James.

He and Polish actress Ondin co-star Alicja Bachleda-Curuś share a 14-year-old son.

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One major point of interest in recent years has been his short fling with Britney Spears.

The incomparable music legend discussed their two-week relationship in her 2023 memoir, The Woman In Me.

Apparently, the two had a tempestuous relationship.

But they were certainly not married.

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So he’s never had a wife?

To the best of public knowledge, Colin Farrell’s most recent relationship was with Kelly Macnamara.

Their on-again, off-again relationship began in 2017, but came to an end after five years or so due to their busy schedules.

But it does not appear that he has ever married. Or even been engaged.

It is entirely possible that Colin Farrell has married in secret and not disclosed it to the public.

But given how famous he is, that would be a very impressive feat. Other celebrities would love to know his secret.

Colin Farrell Married? His Relationship History, Explained was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Whitney Houston Estate: Oprah is Lying! Whitney Wasn’t High!

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During a recent appearance at a French awards show, Oprah Winfrey made a dramatic claim.

She said that Whitney Houston had fallen from the stage of her talk show during a relapse.

Now, the late singer’s estate is clapping back.

They’re essentially calling Oprah a liar — but not denying that she fell, either.

Singer Whitney Houston is seen performing on stage during the 2004 World Music Awards. (Photo Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

‘She was absolutely not high’

Whitney Houston’s estate, run by Pat Houston, issued a statement to TMZ in response to Oprah’s anecdote.

“Whitney absolutely fell off the stage,” the statement began by acknowledging.

“But,” the Houston estate continued, “it was during a sound check.”

The statement asserted: “And it was due to the darkness of the area and her unfamiliarity with the stage.”

Mincing no words, the Houston estate insisted: “She was absolutely not high.”

Oprah Winfrey reveals Whitney Houston once fell off the stage while performing on her show, but she asked the audience not to tell the media about it.

"I begged them not to put those pictures out, because it would ruin her life. And they did not." pic.twitter.com/ATri84hsLn

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“Like many people, she faced personal battles,” the statement acknowledged.

“But it is inaccurate and unfair to attach that struggle to every performance or every chapter of her life,” the Houston estate stressed.

“What the studio audience witnessed on stage was the result of discipline, talent, and commitment — not the assumptions others project,” the statement affirmed.

“Whitney’s humanity included triumphs and struggles, but on that day, she showed up as the professional and gifted artist she always worked to be,” the estate praised.

The statement added: “We owe her the dignity of telling the truth, not repeating myths.”

Oprah says that she begged witnesses to keep it secret

As we previously shared, Oprah was at France’s Lumière Theatre to receive the Cannes LionHeart Award.

While on the stage, she told the audience an anecdote about Houston’s September 2009 appearance on her eponymous talk show.

This was, of course, the singer’s final time as her guest on the program.

According to Oprah, the singer had recently relapsed.

She described Houston as being so high at the time that she had fallen from the stage.

At time time, Oprah says that she begged the audience to not share photos or any word of the fall.

And it appears that fans honored her request.

We have to note that it is possible to simply fall from a stage. It happens.

Stages can be dangerous, which is why the “ghost light” is a key part of theater tradition.

That said, sometimes people relapse without their family knowing. We don’t know what Oprah witnessed, or believed that she witnessed, that day.

Regardless, Houston went on to die about two and a half years later. She remains dearly missed.

Whitney Houston Estate: Oprah is Lying! Whitney Wasn’t High! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Joe Manganiello Reveals Life-Threatening Health Issue, Amputation In New Book

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Joe Manganiello is one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors.

But despite his many years in the spotlight, the photogenic star has managed to keep a tight lid on the details of his personal life.

That’s about to change, thanks to a new memoir in which Manganiello opens up about his private struggles, including a series of health issues that nearly claimed his life.

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In newly published excerpts from Bloodlines, Joe reveals that he endured a devastating seven-year battle with autoimmune-related illnesses that attacked multiple parts of his body and ultimately resulted in a life-saving organ amputation.

According to a synopsis for the book, Manganiello’s health began deteriorating after what he describes as a “cascade of autoimmune-related illnesses” affected his skin, thyroid, eyes, lungs, and digestive system.

The actor reportedly suffered chronic pain, multiple medical crises, and a prolonged struggle that left doctors unable to provide clear answers about what was happening to him.

The health battle eventually led to a life-saving organ amputation, though Manganiello has not publicly disclosed which organ was removed.

In a statement to People magazine, Manganiello reflected on the experience and the toll it took on him.

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“It was the most brutally difficult time of my life, one I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy, but also my greatest adventure,” he said.

The 49-year-old explained that his search for answers eventually extended beyond traditional medicine.

After doctors were unable to determine the cause of his illnesses, Manganiello turned to alternative paths that included spiritual exploration, genealogy research, ancient myths, and other unconventional practices.

That journey reportedly led him to uncover stories about his ancestors, including relatives who survived the Armenian genocide and family members who also struggled with chronic illness.

Manganiello says the process of writing Bloodlines helped him make sense of the suffering he endured and gave him a new perspective on his life.

He expressed hope that readers facing their own challenges may find encouragement in his story and discover that healing can exist on the other side of even the darkest struggles.

The memoir is scheduled for release in October and promises to explore not only Joe’s medical ordeal but also his rise to stardom, his sobriety, and his failed marriage to Sofia Vergara.

Fans of Manganiello’s who are just now learning about his health issues will hopefully appreciate the reminder that some of the toughest battles are the ones fought away from the spotlight.

Joe Manganiello Reveals Life-Threatening Health Issue, Amputation In New Book was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Big Tigger, Beloved TV Personality, Arrested on Child Cruelty Charges

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Big Tigger, the longtime Atlanta radio personality and former host of BET’s Rap City, has been arrested on battery and child cruelty charges.

According to Fulton County Jail records, Tigger — whose real name is Darian Morgan — was taken into custody on Saturday and booked on charges of battery and third-degree cruelty to children.

He was later released after posting a $10,000 bond.

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The arrest comes just weeks after Morgan’s wife, Alicia Brown, publicly accused him of physically assaulting her during a domestic dispute.

Brown shared photos and videos on social media that appeared to show injuries she allegedly sustained during the incident. According to previous reports, she was later transported to a hospital for treatment.

At the time, Morgan strongly denied the allegations.

His attorney told TMZ that the claims being made against the radio host were false.

Authorities have not confirmed whether the charges filed this weekend stem from the same alleged incident involving Brown.

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For now, many details remain unclear.

What is known is that Morgan, a fixture in Atlanta radio and a familiar face to hip-hop fans from his years hosting Rap City, is now facing serious criminal charges that could have significant legal consequences.

On June 12, Morgan shared a social media post in which he addressed the allegations made by Brown.

“I want to say categorically these allegations and accusations that have been circulating about me are false, untrue, not happening, didn’t happen,” he said.

Neither Morgan nor his representatives have publicly commented on the arrest since the charges were filed.

On Monday, Morgan took to social media to share a message reading, “Life is a cruel teacher… She loves to give you the test first, and the lesson later.”

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Big Tigger, Beloved TV Personality, Arrested on Child Cruelty Charges was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Oprah Says Whitney Houston Once Fell Off Her Stage While High

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If you ever doubted that Oprah Winfrey is a good and loyal friend, let this story disabuse you of that notion:

More than a decade after Whitney Houston’s tragic death, Oprah just shared a heartbreaking story that the public never knew about.

During an appearance at the Cannes Lions Festival this week, Oprah recalled a frightening moment from Houston’s final visit to The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2009.

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According to the Queen of Daytime Talk, Whitney had already completed a powerful interview discussing her struggles with addiction and her hopes for the future.

But things took a troubling turn when it came time for the singer to perform.

Oprah revealed that Houston was sober when they conducted their backstage conversation before the interview.

By the time she returned to the stage to sing, however, Oprah says that had changed.

“The first interview I did with her when we’d gone behind stage and I asked about her intentions, she was clean,” Oprah recalled.

Oprah Winfrey reveals Whitney Houston once fell off the stage while performing on her show, but she asked the audience not to tell the media about it.

"I begged them not to put those pictures out, because it would ruin her life. And they did not." pic.twitter.com/ATri84hsLn

— Variety (@Variety) June 23, 2026

“But the day she came to my show to perform in front of the audience, she was not, and she fell off of the stage.”

The revelation stunned the audience at Cannes, as the incident was never reported at the time and remained a closely guarded secret for nearly 17 years.

Oprah explained that she immediately feared what would happen if images or videos of the fall became public.

Houston was attempting a comeback at the time, promoting her album I Look to You and openly discussing her past struggles with substance abuse.

“I knew that if that story got out that she’d fallen off the stage, that she would be completely destroyed by that,” Oprah said.

Despite the fact that audience members had cameras and could have easily shared photos, Oprah says she personally appealed to them not to do so.

“Even though the audience was there and the audience had cameras, I begged them not to put those pictures up because it would ruin her life, and they did not,” she said.

Oprah added that she doubts such a request would be honored in today’s social media landscape.

“That would not happen today, I can tell you that,” she said.

Yes, the world is a very different place in 2026, and we mostly mean that in a bad way.

These days, footage of Whitney’s stumble almost certainly would have wound up online, and the comments section would have immediately devolved into the most vile culture war nonsense.

Oprah’s compassion toward her troubled friend reminds us all of a time when Americans were generally far more empathetic than they are today — a time that we can hopefully return to someday soon.

Oprah Says Whitney Houston Once Fell Off Her Stage While High was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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