Andrew will be played by Sewell, 55, who recently starred in The Man In The High Castle and The Pale Horse.The forthcoming film is based on former Newsnight producer Sam McAlister’s memoir Scoops: The BBC’s Most Shocking Interviews From Prince Andrew To Steven Seagal.

Netflix said it will look at “navigating Palace vetoes, to breaking through to Prince Andrew’s inner circle, the high-stakes negotiations and intensity of rehearsal – to the jaw-dropping interview itself”.

The film will also spotlight “the journalists whose tenacity and guts broke through the highest of ceilings”.

McAlister, who spent a year securing the sit-down on-camera meeting with Andrew and left the BBC in July 2021, said: “It is beyond my wildest dreams, especially as a first-time writer, to end up working with this extraordinary cast, Netflix, and the amazing teams at The Lighthouse and Voltage.”

They could also share a photograph that may “help with those conversations and to share some smiles and memories too”, she added.

Current and former England football captains including Harry Kane, Leah Williamson and David Beckham, plus his pop-star-turned-fashion-designer wife Victoria Beckham, along with music stars and presenters, released a photograph of themselves when they were under five.

Tottenham star Kane, 29, who is sporting a striking pair of black and white striped shorts in his picture, wrote: “I’m only 5 in this pic, but look at the right foot ready to go!"

Meanwhile, England women’s captain Williamson, who led the Lionesses to glory at last summer’s European Championships, shared a photograph of herself aged three and dressed in a fairy costume.

In a series of Tweets posted on the Prince and Princess of Wales' official Twitter account, Kate said: "Faces are a baby's best toy."

"On Tuesday we launched #ShapingUs to raise awareness of the vital role our early years play in shaping the rest of our lives.

"This weekend, we'd love for you all to spend time with your friends, families, colleagues and communities talking about your early childhoods and how they've shaped your lives.

"I hope you'll also consider joining me in sharing a picture of yourselves before your fifth birthday to help with those conversation and to share some smiles and memories too."

Shaping Us is a long-term campaign from The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which was founded by the Princess in 2021.

The aim is for it to increase public understanding of the importance of the first five years of a child’s life.

Celebrities including Fearne Cotton, Professor Green, Giovanna Fletcher and Jax Jones have all pledged their support for Shaping Us.

He was also charged with making a threat to kill the Queen and having a loaded crossbow, an offensive weapon, in a public place.

The defendant had been detained on Christmas Day, 2021 close to the late monarch’s private residence, where she was at the time.

Chail, who was unemployed at the time but previously worked for a branch of the Co-op supermarket, was spotted in the grounds of Windsor Castle at about 8.10am.

It is understood he had scaled the perimeter of the grounds with a nylon rope ladder some two hours before.

He was said to be wearing a hood and mask and was carrying a crossbow loaded with a bolt, with the safety catch off and ready to fire.

He told a police protection officer “I am here to kill the Queen,” before he was handcuffed and arrested.

GMN Royal | 20/1/2023

The new book "Spare" set to be released on the 10th January 2023 (UK) has already had a story leaked although it has “stringent pre-launch security”.

A story has been leaked by Guardian, with The Duke Of Sussex claiming that William pshyically attacked him over his marriage to Meghan Markle.

Prince Harry alleges it took place in 2019 with William grabbing The Duke Of Sussex by the collar and ripping his necklage before knocking him to the floor. 

He also claims that William called Meghan Markle "difficult","rude" and "abrasive". 

The Palace have responded to the claims with "no comment".

GMN Royal Editor | 5/1/23

Charles also paid tribute to his mother the late Queen's legacy, as the royal family comes together to mark their first Christmas since her death.

The monarch praised individuals, charities and faith groups supporting those in need, as he spoke about the “great anxiety and hardship” experienced by many trying to “pay their bills and keep their families fed and warm.”

The Christmas Day televised message, lasting eight minutes and written by the King, featured footage of a foodbank and other scenes of meals being distributed to the homeless.

GMN Royal News | 25/12/22

The royal family has shared a picture of Prince George's painted Christmas card as they gather to celebrate the festive day.

The nine-year-old royal's card features a reindeer with snow on its nose and two little robins perched aboard its antlers and back.

A message on Kensington Palace's official Twitter account said: "Happy Christmas! By George."

GMN Royal News | 25/12/22

King Charles is expected to pay tribute to the late Queen during his first Christmas address to the nation.

An image of Charles, taken during the recording of his inaugural festive address, has been released ahead of the broadcast being screened on Christmas Day.

The monarch is pictured standing while delivering his address. Although in recent years the Queen recorded her Christmas broadcast sat at a desk, she had also stood in decades past.

GMN Royal News  | 24/12/22

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have branded an apology by The Sun newspaper over Jeremy Clarkson’s column "nothing more than a PR stunt".

The piece, in which Clarkson said he "hated" Meghan, became the Independent Press Standards Organisation’s (Ipso) most complained-about article.

On Friday, The Sun newspaper said it regrets the publication of the column and is "sincerely sorry".

But on Saturday, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said Meghan had not been contacted by the newspaper to say sorry.

GMN Royal News | 23/12/22

The Princess of Wales has dedicated a Christmas carol service to the late Queen, paying tribute to her "incredible legacy" which "deeply inspired many of us".

Kate pre-recorded her introductory message earlier this month, amid final preparations for the festive concert to more than 1,800 people at Westminster Abbey.

The service, which was filmed and will air on Christmas Eve on ITV, took place on Thursday, December 15, hours after the final part of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s controversial documentary dropped on Netflix.

GMN Royal News | 23/12/22

The Sun newspaper has said it regrets the publication of a Jeremy Clarkson column about the Duchess of Sussex and is “sincerely sorry”.

In a statement, the newspaper said: “Columnists’ opinions are their own, but as a publisher, we realise that with free expression comes responsibility.

“We at The Sun regret the publication of this article and we are sincerely sorry.”

The paper added that the article had also been removed from as its archives and website.

GMN Royal News  | 23/12/22

The King has given money sent to him in condolence cards following the Queen's death to a charity helping people in fuel poverty.

The Fuel Bank Foundation provides assistance to people living without heat, light or power in their homes because they cannot afford to top up their prepayment gas or electricity meters.

Charles III also included an additional undisclosed donation through the Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund.

Head of the Fuel Bank Foundation, Matthew Cole, said: “We are extremely grateful for the kind and generous donation from His Majesty the King.

GMN Royal News  | 23/12/22

The first Trooping the Colour for King Charles III will take place on June 17 for his Birthday Parade, Buckingham Palace has announced.

The sovereign's birthday is officially celebrated by the ceremony of Trooping the Colour which sees more than 1,400 parading soldiers and 200 horses perform an elaborate military display in central London.

The King and the Prince of Wales will ride on horseback during the display, while other members of the royal family, including Kate and the Queen Consort, will watch from carriages and the Buckingham Palace balcony.

GMN Royal News | 22/12/22

Jeremy Clarkson's Sun newspaper column, in which he said he “hated” the Duchess of Sussex, has become the Independent Press Standards Organisation’s most complained about article, with more than 17,500 complaints.

The number also surpassed the total number of complaints the media regulator received in 2021, which was 14,355.

“We will follow our usual processes to examine the complaints we have received. This will take longer than usual because of the volume of complaints,” an Ipso spokesperson said.

GMN Royal News | 20/12/22

A man has been arrested after a fire was started outside the gates of Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening.

Footage on social media appeared to show an officer bundling a man to the ground as a small fire burned outside the entrance to the palace.

A 30-year-old was held on suspicion of causing criminal damage. The fire was later extinguished.

GMN Royal News | 20/12/22

Next year's Northern Ireland local council elections are to be moved to avoid a clash with the King's coronation.

NIO minister Steve Baker has written to NI political party leaders on Wednesday to advise them to move the date of local elections to 18 May 2023.

GMN Royal News | 21/12/22

A Cumbrian factory is developing the new banknotes featuring King Charles III's portrait.

The first images of the new notes were revealed earlier, and they're planned to enter circulation by mid-2024.

CCL Secure in Wigton has been involved with all of the Bank of England's polymer denominations, including the first polymer £5 note in 2016.

The banknote substrate produced there includes some security features, but the colours and other printed elements are added elsewhere.

GMN Royal News | 15/12/22

A prominent black advocate for survivors of domestic abuse says she was repeatedly asked by a member of the Buckingham Palace household at the Queen Consort’s reception where she “really came from”.

The staffmember has been named as Lady Susan Hussey, who served as Queen Elizabeth II’s lady in waiting for more than 60 years and is a godmother to the Prince of Wales.

Buckingham Palace Statement

“We take this incident extremely seriously and have investigated immediately to establish the full details. In this instance, unacceptable and deeply regrettable comments have been made. We have reached out to Ngozi Fulani on this matter, and are inviting her to discuss all elements of her experience in person if she wishes.

In the meantime, the individual concerned would like to express her profound apologies for the hurt caused and has resigned from her honorary role with immediate effect. All members of the household are being reminded of the diversity and inclusivity policies which they are required to uphold at all times”.

Ngozi Fulani, chief executive of Sistah Space, described the conversation as a “violation” and said the experience at Camilla’s major engagement on violence against women on Tuesday will “never leave her”.

GMN Royal Editor | 1/12/22

Princess Charlotte might be the new Duchess of Edinburgh. After Queen Elizabeth passed away on September 8, every member of the royal family got the news. And, now King Charles III is planning to give her granddaughter Charlotte the Duchess of Edinburgh title, previously held by the beloved Queen.

According to the royal insider, King wants his seven-year-old granddaughter to take the title as a "fitting way to remember the Queen", who was also Duchess of Edinburgh before she took the throne in 1952, reports Mail Online.

GMN Royal Editor | 26/11/22

James Bond actor Daniel Craig has been awarded the same royal honour held by Ian Fleming’s iconic character.

Craig was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George by the Princess Royal on Tuesday morning.

Following the ceremony, a picture of Craig receiving the award was posted by the Royal Family's official Twitter account.

Good Morning News | Royal Editor, 18/10/22

The official coin effigy of King Charles III has been unveiled by the Royal Mint.

People will start to see the King’s image in their change from around December, as 50p coins depicting Charles gradually enter circulation to meet demand.

In the meantime, the Mint will release a memorial coin range on Monday October 3 at 9am to commemorate the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.

The King’s portrait will first appear on a special £5 Crown and 50p commemorating the Queen.

Good Morning News, Royal Editor: 30/9/22

Douglas James Allan Glass is noted as the certifying registered medical practitioner.

Old age was the only cause of death listed, with no other contributing factors.

Paul Lowe, the Registrar General for Scotland, confirmed that the Queen’s death was registered in Aberdeenshire on September 16 2022.

Good Morning News: Royal Editor, 29/9/22

Windsor Castle is to reopen to the public today (Thursday 29 September) for the first time since the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

The castle has been closed since the 8 September, when the news of the Queen's death was announced.

Members of the public will now be able to visit the Queen's final resting place in the George VI Memorial Chapel and see the ledger stone inscribed with her name.

Good Morning News: 29/9/22

The first letters to be stamped with the King’s official royal cypher have rolled off the franking machine at Buckingham Palace.

Charles III requested the inaugural batch of envelopes to be franked, and the Palace’s Court Post Office has produced an initial run, expected to increase in the weeks ahead.

It is understood messages of appreciation for all the letters of condolence received by the Royal Family following Queen Elizabeth II's death will be sent out from later this week.

Good Morning News: Royal Editor, 27/9/22

Hundreds of people protested at anti-monarchy rallies across Australia on Thursday, as the country observed a national day of mourning for the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The demonstrations, which took place in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney, focused on the harm British colonisation caused Indigenous Australians.

Australia is one of the few former British colonies that never struck a treaty with the Indigenous population.

Good Morning News: 23/9/22

An anthem written by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of 12 new pieces of music commissioned by the King for his coronation.

Charles has personally selected the musical programme for the May 6 ceremony at Westminster Abbey, which has been designed to showcase a range of musical talent and styles from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.

On a personal note, the monarch has asked for Greek Orthodox music to be played in tribute to his late father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died in 2021.

It will be performed by the Byzantine Chant Ensemble.