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Mandi Kerr

Mandi Kerr is an experienced news writer. She specializes in British royal family content, covering Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton, and more. Mandi’s coverage analyzes how the royals interact with each other and the media, giving readers valuable insight. She’s been interested in how many members of the family make their own interests part of their royal identities. (Mandi points to Middleton’s passion for parenting and the study she helped to conduct as one example.) Her personal interests in Gilmore Girls and baking, particularly with recipes from Ina Garten, led her to cover those extensively for our site.

Mandi Kerr earned her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Michigan State University. See more from Mandi on her Muck Rack profile.

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King Charles III, who shows he has 'total confidence' in Princess Anne and Prince Edward by requesting they becoming 'counsellors of state' according to a biographer, stand together wearing black

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King Charles Just Proved He Trusts Princess Anne and Prince Edward ‘Completely’

Royal biographer Robert Jobson says King Charles showed his 'total confidence' in Princess Anne and Prince Edward by requesting they be able to step in for him on occasion.

King Charles III and Prince Harry, who can deputize for King Charles as a counsellor of state, smile wearing tuxedos

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Prince Harry Being Able to Step in for King Charles Dubbed ‘Impractical’

Prince Harry is currently one of five senior royals who can step in for King Charles III but a royal biographer says it's 'impractical' given Prince Harry's California address.

Kate Middleton and Prince William, who according to a body language expert appeared 'happier' than Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the 2019 Festival of Remembrance greet people; Meghan Markle and Prince Harry smile at the 2019 Festival of Remembrance

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Prince William and Kate Middleton Looked ‘Relaxed’ With ‘Uncomfortable’ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at 2019 Remembrance Day Outing

Prince William and Kate Middleton were 'comfortable' at the 2019 Festival of Remembrance, according to a body language expert. Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared in 'some discomfort.'

Kate Middleton and Prince William, who laid a wreath on Nov. 13, 2022, during a National Service of Remembrance, walk together wearing black

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Prince William and Kate Middleton Wrote a Simple Message on Their Remembrance Day Wreath

Prince William and Kate Middleton included a handwritten note with a short message about remembering fallen soldiers on their Remembrance Day wreath, seen during the Nov. 13 National Service of Remembrance.

Camilla Parker Bowles and King Charles, who reacted differently to a protestor throwing eggs at them in York, England, according to a body language expert, walk together on Nov. 9, 2022

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Body Language Expert Says King Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles Responded Very Differently to Eggs From Protestor

According to body language expert Judi James, King Charles kept his 'cool' when a protestor threw eggs while Camilla Parker Bowles face hinted at 'actual fear.'

Prince William and Prince Harry, whose relationship 'will definitely' change because of 'The Crown' Season 5, according to a commentator, walk side by side wearing suits

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‘The Crown’ Season 5 ‘Will Definitely’ Change Prince William and Prince Harry’s Relationship

'It could make them feel closer or it could make them feel less close,' commentator Jonathan Sacerdoti said of Princes William and Harry regarding 'The Crown' Season 5.

Queen Elizabeth II stands in front of King Charles III, who appeared in a childhood photo as Queen Elizabeth II shook his hand in what an author called a 'heartbreaking' moment, in 1969

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King Charles’ Childhood Photo With Queen Elizabeth Details Their ‘Heartbreaking’ Relationship, Expert Says

An image of a young King Charles as he 'rushes up to hug' Queen Elizabeth is an example of his 'really heartbreaking' childhood, according to an author.

Prince Philip, whose face 'lights up' in photos of him and Penny Knatchbull, according to a body language expert, walks with Penny Knatchbull in 2007

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Prince Philip’s Face ‘Lights up’ Around Penny Knatchbull in Photos

Photos of Prince Philip and Penny Knatchbull show, per a body language expert, them not only as 'elegant and complementary' but also of similar personalities.

Kate Middleton, whose tone of voice doesn't change when she talks to adults or children, according to a body language expert, reacts when a child gives her flowers at the Colham Manor Children's Centre

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Body Language Expert Says Kate Middleton’s Talk With Boy Showed How She Makes Children ‘Feel More Grown-Up’

According to body language expert Judi James, Kate Middleton didn't change her tone of voice when talking to a 3-year-old on Nov. 9 which showed they were 'equal.'

King Charles, who called Meghan Markle 'completely charming' and 'absolutely delightful' after meeting her according to Christopher Andersen's 2022 biography on King Charles III, stands next to Camilla Parker Bowles and Meghan Markle in 2018

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King Charles Had 4 Words to Describe Meghan Markle After Prince Harry Introduced Them

According to Christopher Andersen's 2022 book, 'The King: The Life of Charles III,' the monarch described Meghan Markle as 'charming' and 'delightful' after Prince Harry made introductions.

Ina Garten, who has last-minute Thanksgiving dishes, smiles and looks on wearing a black shirt

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4 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Dishes From Ina Garten

Last-minute Thanksgiving dishes from cookbook author Ina Garten include desserts, such as brownie pudding and apple tart, to classics sides like roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.

Princess Diana and King Charles III, who Jonathan Dimbleby released a biography, 'The Prince of Wales: A Biography' in 1994 which, according to Kitty Kelley painted Princess Diana as a 'hired womb' stand next to each other in 1988

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1994 King Charles Biography Labeled Princess Diana a ‘Hired Womb’ — Author

In author Kitty Kelley's opinion, King Charles — per Jonathan Dimbleby — 'made it clear' Princess Diana 'was nothing more than a hired womb' in 1994's 'The Prince of Wales.'

Kate Middleton, who appeared 'so natural and un-regal' to body language expert Judi James as she chatted with Akeem, 3, outside Colham Manor Children's Centre on Nov. 9, 2022

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Kate Middleton Looked ‘so Natural and Un-Regal’ Chatting With 3-Year-Old During Latest Royal Outing

An expert says Kate Middleton didn't seem to be 'playing for the camera' when she talked with a 3-year-old boy outside Colham Manor Children’s Centre on Nov. 9.

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, who put on 'performances' to dispel 'rift' rumors according to body language expert Judi James, walk together on Christmas Day

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Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle’s Friendship ‘Performances’ to Stop ‘Rift’ Rumors

Body language expert Judi James didn't see any 'signals of authentic friendship' in photos of Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton, rather ''signal' poses' until 'frost would begin to appear.'

Princess Diana sits across from Martin Bashir as she's interviewed for BBC 'Panorama' in 1995

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Princess Diana Kept Her Answers ‘Very Beige’ When Asked About 1 Royal in BBC ‘Panorama’ Interview

According to author Gareth Russell, Princess Diana offered 'very beige' answers when Martin Bashir tried to get to say something negative about the Queen Mother in her BBC 'Panorama' interview.

Kate Middleton, whose 2022 Christmas carol concert invitation featured an illustration with corgis as a nod to Queen Elizabeth, sits next to Queen Elizabeth II in 2012

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Kate Middleton’s Christmas Carol Concert Invitation Has a Subtle Nod to Queen Elizabeth

Aurélie Baudry Palmer added animals beloved by Queen Elizabeth to the invitation for Kate Middleton's Christmas carol concert. See them heading to Westminster Abbey in Baudry Palmer's illustration.

Meghan Markle, whose 'facial expression is special' in a Nov. 8 photo to encourage people to vote in midterm elections on Nov. 8, according to a body language expert, smiles and looks on

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Meghan Markle’s ‘Facial Expression Is Special’ in Midterms Voting Photo

Beaming at the camera wearing an 'I voted' sticker, Meghan Markle made voting in the midterms 'look like a thrilling experience,' according to body language expert Judi James.

King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II, who reacted with five words to the 1994 King Charles III documentary, ''Charles: The Private Man, the Public Role', according to a book, stand next to each other in July 1994

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Queen Elizabeth’s 5-Word Reaction to King Charles’ 1994 Documentary

Per Tina Brown's 'Diana Chronicles', after Queen Elizabeth 'raised her eyebrows' and 'sighed' watching 'Charles: The Private Man, the Public Role', she offered remarks on her son's 1994 documentary interview.

Meghan Markle and her mother, Doria Ragland, who was in mom 'mode' on the Nov. 1 episode of 'Archetypes' according to body language expert Judi James, walk together and look on

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Doria Ragland Was in Mom ‘Mode’ With Meghan Markle During Surprise ‘Archetypes’ Appearance

Expert Judi James said Doria Ragland's voice hinted at 'concern and a desire to offer love and comfort' during a surprise FaceTime call to Meghan Markle while recording 'Archetypes.'

King Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, and Meghan Markle, who 'singled out' King Charles III with her body language according to an expert, in May 2018

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Meghan Markle’s Body Language Hinted She ‘Singled out’ King Charles III

According to expert Judi James, Meghan Markle seemed to zero in on King Charles in a 'group setting' as evidenced by Meghan Markle's body language at events and in photos.