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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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Queen Elizabeth, who according to Valentine Low's 'Courtiers' book said, Oh, this is rather fun,' after filming a 2016 Invictus Games video with Prince Harry, stands next to Prince Harry

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Queen Elizabeth’s 5-Word Reaction to Filming Invictus Games Video With Prince Harry — Book

Queen Elizabeth remarked, 'Oh, this is rather fun,' after filming a 2016 Invictus Games video with Prince Harry, according to Valentine Low's 'Courtiers.'

King Charles, who a royal expert says wouldn't have 'purposefully' waited to tell Prince Harry about Queen Elizabeth's death until after public announcement, looks on as he stands next to Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle at Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Sept. 19, 2022

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Royal Expert Thinks King Charles Wouldn’t Have ‘Purposefully’ Waited to Tell Prince Harry Queen Elizabeth Died

An expert thinks King Charles would 'definitely not' have 'purposefully' waited to inform Prince Harry of Queen Elizabeth's death until after going public because 'last thing' he wants is 'screaming.'

Meghan Markle, who finishes Prince Harry's sentences which is a sign they're 'excellent communicators' in their marriage according to a body language expert, talks to Prince Harry

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Meghan Markle Finishing Prince Harry’s Sentences Hints at What Goes on ‘Behind the Scenes’ in Marriage — Body Language Expert

According to body language expert Judi James, Meghan Markle finishing sentences for Prince Harry, while 'quite unusual,' is indicative of how they talk 'behind the scenes.'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, who Prince William and King Charles had 'indignation' for due to their Sussex Royal website and funding among other things according to a historian, sit next to each other and look on

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Charles and William ‘Indignation’ Toward Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Came Down to ‘2 Things’, Biographer Says

According to historian Robert Lacey, King Charles and Prince William's 'indignation' for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle boiled down to 'two things' — the Sussex Royal website and going 'above their pay grade.'

Meghan Markle, whose friendship Meghan Markle, who an expert says has found the 'ideal' friend in Princess Eugenie, greets crowds outside Windsor Castle in September 2022; Princess Eugenie, who is an 'ideal' friend for Meghan Markle because she doesn't like 'special attention' according to an expert, walks outside Westminster Abbey in June 2022

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Princess Eugenie’s Aversion to ‘Special Attention’ Makes Her ‘Ideal’ Friend for Meghan Markle, Expert Says

Princess Eugenie makes for an 'ideal' friend to Meghan Markle because, per an expert, she doesn't 'need to perform in front of the cameras.'

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, who was told to dress more like Kate Middleton according to Katie Nicholl's 'The New Royals' book, stand next to each other at Wimbledon in 2019

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Meghan Markle Told to Dress More Like Kate Middleton, Book Says

Katie Nicholl wrote in 'The New Royals', Meghan Markle was told to dress like Kate Middleton and wear some more affordable clothing after her tour wardrobe became a 'distraction.'

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The Cocktails Prince William and Kate Middleton Made in Northern Ireland Were Reportedly a Nod to Their Location

Prince William and Kate Middleton got behind the bar during their Oct. 6 visit to Northern Ireland. In Belfast, they raced to mix up glasses of 'Up the Lagan in a Bubble,' a reported reference to the river that runs through the city.

Kate Middleton, who silently 'teases' Prince William with her smile according to a body language expert, smiles at Prince William

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Kate Middleton Silently ‘Teases’ Prince William With ‘Mood-Booster’ Smile, Body Language Expert Says

According to body language expert Judi James, Kate Middleton sets her 'adoring gaze' on Prince William in an attempt to bring out her husband's 'happier, fun side.'

Prince Harry, who sent Prince William a 'heartbreaking' two-word message, 'Don't come,' in 2019 after Africa documentary aired according to Valerie Low's 'Courtiers' book, stands next to Prince William

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Prince Harry’s 2-Word Message to Prince William Reflected ‘Constant Battles’ With Media

Prince Harry's refusal to see Prince William in 2019 for fear of leaks was evidence of the now-38-year-old's relationship with the media amid 'constant battles.'

Prince Harry, whose original text of his memoir will 'always be a threat' for leaking according to a royal expert, looks on

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Prince Harry’s Original Book Will ‘Always Be a Possible Threat’ No Matter What He Does — Expert

An expert says the original version of a memoir by Prince Harry leaking is 'always going to be a risk' because 'it's virtually impossible for something to be truly withdrawn.'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, who released a portrait from the One Young World opening ceremony taken by Misan Harriman, sit next to each other at the 2022 One Young World opening ceremony in September 2022

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Expert Says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Newly Released Portrait Isn’t ‘Just a Picture’ — They’re ‘Making a Point’

"If that was just a picture they were going to release, they'd have released it then,” Katie Nicholl said of a Prince Harry, Meghan Markle portrait unveiled after the royal family's.

Grace Van Patten, whose character Lucy goes to Evan's lake house in 'Tell Me Lies' Season 1 Episode 7: 'Castle on a Cloud', looks on in a scene from 'Tell Me Lies'

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‘Tell Me Lies’ Season 1 Episode 7 Recap: ‘Castle on a Cloud’

'Tell Me Lies' Season 1 Episode 7 recap: Secrets are uncovered at Evan's lakehouse. Meanwhile, Lucy urges Stephen to come clean to Macy's parents about what happened during Welcome Week.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, who according to a royal expert don't have 'impossible' chance of getting their HRH titles back, hold hands in Germany

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Royal Expert Says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Using HRH Titles Again Isn’t ‘Impossible’

Katie Nicholl says it's not 'impossible' for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to regain use of their HRH titles (His/Her Royal Highness), however, it'd require a '360-turn.'

Meghan Markle, who made no mention of Queen Elizabeth's death when her 'Archetypes' podcast returned to Spotify on Oct. 4, 2022, arrives at Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth's funeral

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Meghan Markle’s ‘Archetypes’ Podcast Returns With No Mention of Queen Elizabeth’s Death

'Archetypes' returned on Oct. 4 with a new episode after being put on pause due to Queen Elizabeth's death. However, Meghan Markle didn't mention the monarch's death.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sit next to Kate Middleton and Prince William, who had a 'wake-up call' at Meghan Markle's first royal engagement, according to Katie Nicholl's 'New Royals' book,at the Royal Foundation panel forum in 2018

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Meghan Markle’s First Royal Engagement a ‘Wake-up’ Call for Prince William and Kate Middleton — Book

Meghan Markle appeared 'polished, passionate and funny' at her first royal engagement, according to 'The New Royals,' which served as a 'wake-up moment' for Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Kate Middleton, who an expert predicts will remove polka dots from her style, wears a polka dot dress to the 2022 royal ascot

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An Expert Thinks Kate Middleton’s Style Evolution Could Include Less Polka Dots

According to an expert, Kate Middleton's style will change since becoming the new Princess of Wales. With the new title comes a different wardrobe of 'formal' styles and, yes, fewer polka dots.

Prince Harry, whose memoir could benefit King Charles, according to a royal expert, stands next to King Charles

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Royal Expert Says Prince Harry’s Memoir Could ‘Play out Very Well’ for King Charles

Royal expert Jonathan Sacerdoti says Prince Harry's memoir could 'make things much better' for King Charles and the British royal family if Prince Harry puts rumors 'to rest.'

Prince Harry, who according to Katie Nicholl's 'The New Royals', left Queen Elizabeth 'very upset' before his royal wedding to Meghan Markle, leaves St. George's Chapel with Meghan Markle after their royal wedding on May 19, 2018

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Prince Harry’s ‘Beastly’ Behavior Before Marrying Meghan Markle Left Queen Elizabeth ‘Very Upset’ — Book

Katie Nicholl's 'The New Royals' claims the lead-up to the 2018 royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was 'very difficult' for Queen Elizabeth.

Queen Elizabeth, who, according to an expert 'couldn't understand' Prince William and Kate Middleton's decision not to have a nanny, walks with Prince William and Kate Middleton

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Queen Elizabeth ‘Couldn’t Understand’ Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Nanny Decision, Expert Says

Queen Elizabeth 'couldn't understand that they didn't have a night nurse and a nanny,' an expert said, referring to Prince William and Kate Middleton's desire to be 'hands-on' parents.

Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

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Queen Elizabeth’s 5-Word Remark After Giving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Frogmore Cottage — Book

According to Katie Nicholl's new book, Queen Elizabeth told her cousin she hoped Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would 'respect' Frogmore Cottage and all she sacrificed to give it to them.