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Meghan Markle ready to ‘call in favours’ from Suits co-stars in bid to boost new podcast

Meghan Markle has reportedly not lost contact with her former celebrity friends, but will have a “smaller pool” of people to rely on as guests for her upcoming podcasts with Lemonada Media

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Meghan Markle’s celebrity contact list “may have not completely diminished”, but the Duchess of Sussex now has a “smaller pool” of friends to rely on as guests for her upcoming podcasts with Lemonada Media, it has been claimed.

The Duchess of Sussex signed with Lemonada Media in February 2024 to launch a “dynamic new podcast” after her and Prince Harry’s split with Spotify, which saw the release of a 12-episode podcast series called Archetypes.

Meghan’s Archetypes podcast about female stereotypes ran for just one series before her lucrative £15million deal with the streaming giant ended in 2023.

Meghan’s podcast with Spotify ran for one season ( 
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Celebrity PR Specialist Kayley Cornelius told Express : “While Meghan’s contact list may not have completely diminished, she will certainly have a smaller pool to rely on.

“Initially, we might expect her to call in favours from her remaining friends and work through their networks. For instance, long-term friend Priyanka Chopra, who did not feature on Archetypes, could be among the first names Meghan considers.”

She added that Meghan may have to reach out to her former TV Suits show colleagues, saying: “Other potential guests could include friends from her ‘Suits’ days, such as Abigail Spencer and Wendell Pierce, who likely remain accessible points of contact for Meghan.”

This comes amidst rumours of Meghan Markle’s recent fallouts with high-profile figures like Victoria Beckham, who was reportedly once close to the Duchess. David and Victoria Beckham had a long-standing friendship with Prince Harry and the rest of the royals, but their relationship with the Sussexes appears to have soured over the past few years.

In his latest book, House of Beckham, Royal author Tom Bower alleges that Meghan was “irritated” by Victoria’s greater wealth when they first met and felt they had “little in common”.

Kayley later suggested that Hollywood stars like Zendaya and Tom Holland are rumoured to be in contact with the Duchess of Sussex. However, she believes the chances of them appearing on her podcast are slim due to “high fees and limited availability”, which would “surpass the podcast’s budget” and platform capabilities.

The PR expert did offer a potential solution for Meghan’s lack of celebrity connections: “If Meghan’s new podcast aligns with her upcoming Netflix series and emphasises lifestyle content, she might pivot by engaging high-profile experts in various fields. Drawing inspiration from successful shows like Steven Bartlett’s ‘Diary of a CEO’ could help compensate for the lack of traditional celebrity connections.

Meghan’s debut Spotify podcast, Archetypes, reportedly racked up around one million listens per episode and was the top podcast in 47 countries upon its release in August 2022, as per the Daily Mail. The show featured high-profile guests like tennis legend Serena Williams and pop icon Mariah Carey.

Earlier this year, Meghan expressed her enthusiasm about her new venture, stating: “I’m proud to now be able to share that I am joining the brilliant team at Lemonada to continue my love of podcasting.”

Following the end of their collaboration, Spotify and Harry and Meghan’s production company, Archewell Audio, announced they had “mutually agreed to part ways and are proud of the series we made together”.

Fury grows as ‘privileged’ Prince Harry wins award award set up to honour war hero

The decision to award Prince Harry with the Pat Tillman Award for Service has been met with further backlash, with Tillman’s mum criticising the decision

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The mother of a US war hero killed in Afghanistan has hit out after Prince Harry was given the award that honours her son.

The Duke of Sussex is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service in Hollywood next month. It is an honour meant for someone with a strong connection to sports who has served others in a way that honours the legacy of Pat Tillman, a former NFL player and US Army Ranger who was killed in action in Afghanistan.

However, the decision to give the accolade to Harry has sparked huge controversy. Following on from TV host Pat McAfee airing his discontent on air, the mother of the fallen soldier his criticised the decision and claimed she was not consulted.

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The Daily Mail reports mum Mary fumed: “I am shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award.

“There are recipients that are far more fitting. There are individuals working in the veteran community that are doing tremendous things to assist veterans. These individuals do not have the money, resources, connections or privilege that Prince Harry has. I feel that those types of individuals should be recognised.”

The ESPY Awards (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) is run by the sports TV network ESPN, with this specific award previously being handed out to to unsung heroes.

The award was set up in memory of Specialist Pat Tillman, right, ( 
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Last year, Buffalo Bills American football team training staff who revived a dying player on the field won the accoladed.

It’s said Harry has been honoured due to his “tireless work in making a positive impact for the veteran community through the power of sport” with his Invictus Games event.

Speaking of Harry’s nomination, TV host McAfee argued that it does not fit with the award’s intended purpose and questioned the selection process.

Speaking on air, he said: “A lot of conversation about Pat Tillman’s name American hero … Now there’s an award named after him, as there should be in the sports world because that is somebody who is the definition of selfless.

“It’s going to Prince Harry, who I don’t even think is a prince anymore.”

Boston Connor, McAfee’s show co-host, also hit out at Prince Harry’s nomination, calling it “probably the most embarrassing thing I’ve seen in my entire life”.

Lady Colin Campbell has branded Meghan Markle “cheap and vulgar”

Meghan Markle branded ‘cheap, vulgar and irresponsible’ by outspoken Lady Colin Campbell, who says ‘she was never an A-lister so needs to stop acting like one’

LADY Colin Campbell has branded Meghan Markle “cheap and vulgar” in an explosive new interview.

The author, 69, who has published three books on the royals, has also urged the Duchess of Sussex to stop acting like a celebrity.

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Meghan Markle has been branded “cheap, vulgar and irresponsible” by Lady Colin CampbellCredit: Getty – Contributor

Speaking to Closer magazine she said: “She was never an A-lister, so she needs to stop acting like one.

“Royalty do not behave like celebrities do. It’s cheap, vulgar and irresponsible.”

The royal writer went on to say that Meghan was “letting down” those who admire her by behaving this way.

This is not the first time that Lady Colin has warned the Duchess of Sussex of being wary of her behaviour.

The royal author says that Meghan was “never an A-lister so needs to stop acting like one”Credit: Dan Charity – The Sun
In April she advised that Meghan should avoid becoming a “political activist” as the “royals must represent all of the people” and she should know when “keep her mouth shut”.

Lady Colin added: “There are many conservative people, all over the world, many religious people, who do not have these ‘woke’ and ‘right-on’ views.”

It comes as Meghan was revealed as guest-editor of British Vogue’s September issue.

 

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It comes after Meghan was announced as the guest-editor of the September issue of VogueCredit: Reuters

Her choice in cover stars has received flack for being “too political”Credit: Reuters
The project saw the Duchess of Sussex select 15 women to be featured on the cover, choosing not to star herself, whom she hails “forces for change.”

The magazine has sparked a storm of protest, with critics reminding Meghan that royals must remain neutral at all times.

Meghan has since been criticsed for the “leftie” cover by Leo McKinstry who, similarly to Lady Colin, warns Meghan must stay out of politics like Kate.

Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe said: “Royals have not only got to keep out of politics but they have got to be seen to keep out of politics.”

Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, said: “The Duchess of Sussex has done a huge favour for the House of Conde Naste (Vogue’s publisher) and rather less for the House of Windsor.”

In other royal news, we told you how the Queen “will gift Meghan and Harry a holiday home” according to a royal expert.

It was revealed that the Queen has a secret Love Island connection after villa owner revealed as distant granddaughter of Queen Victoria.

Behind-the-scenes video shows Meghan Markle at work guest-editing Vogue’s September issue

Prince Harry reflects his childhood lacks hugs and close comforts

Growing up as a member of the British royal family may seem glamorous, but it comes with its own set of challenges. In his memoir, Spare, Prince Harry candidly reveals some of the emotional burdens he faced during his childhood.

The Chasm of Emotional Distance

Prince Harry describes feeling like he could “never cross that chasm” to be close to his family. As a royal, he was taught to maintain a buffer zone between himself and the rest of the world. Hugs and kisses were denied, emphasizing the importance of maintaining distance for his royal upbringing. This unique belief within the royal family left a lasting impact on him.

“As a Royal you were always taught to maintain a buffer zone between you and the rest of Creation. Even working a crowd you always kept a discreet distance between Yourself and Them,” The Mirror quoted Prince Harry.

Meghan Markle and the Royal Exit

Prince Harry’s relationship with senior family members, especially his brother Prince William, has been tense. He and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped down as senior working royals years ago. Since then, Prince Harry has openly discussed his past experiences, making several bombshell claims about the royals in interviews and his memoir.

A Father’s Affection

Now a father himself, Prince Harry reflects on his childhood experiences. The lack of hugs from family members has motivated him to be a more affectionate father to his own children. He aims to “smother them with love and affection” to create a different experience for them.

Despite the emotional distance he experienced, Prince Harry continues to navigate his unique role within the royal family. His candid revelations shed light on the complexities of royal life and the impact it has on personal relationships.

 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle initiate first move towards reconciliation
They think Kate’s return to public service will ease the tension and pave the way for a reunion…

MEGHAN Markle is reported to have made “secret calls” to Kate Middleton in a bid to patch things up with the Royal Family.

The Duchess of Sussex is claimed to have reached out to her sister-in-law because she is her only chance of “smoothing things over” with the royals.

Meghan Markle has reportedly made secret calls to Kate Middleton to get her on sideCredit: Getty

Meghan and Harry have given a number of jaw-dropping interviews about their family in recent months, with Meghan now said to fear losing her title as a result.

A source told Heat Magazine: “Meghan’s fearful of losing her title, and the repercussions of Harry’s statements about the Royals in his recent Apple TV+ documentary with Oprah Winfrey.

“She’s secretly reached out to Kate, as she knows that the only hope they can have of smoothing things over with the family is to get Kate on their side.”

The source added that Kate would rather “stay out of any ‘secret talks’” as she fears “anything she says could be used against her”.

“But,” they noted, “she wants peace and civility, especially seeing how much pain this caused William, Charles and the Queen.

“Her only words of wisdom for Meghan and Harry are to stop once and for all with the public outbursts.”

Kate and Meghan watch the Women’s final at the Wimbledon Championships back in 2018Credit: Mega

It has been reported that Meghan believes Kate is her only shot at patching things up with the Royal FamilyCredit: PA

It comes after Meghan said in March during her interview with Oprah Winfrey that Kate made her cry.

She also spoke of how she grew to feel suicidal as a senior working royal – but wasn’t helped.

Last month, Harry echoed the claims in his Apple TV show The Me You Can’t See.

He said that when he and Meghan were struggling they were refused help from the Royal Family.

“Certainly now I will never be bullied into silence,” the duke said.

“I thought my family would help, but every single ask, request, warning, whatever it is, just got met with total silence, total neglect.

“We spent four years trying to make it work. We did everything that we possibly could to stay there and carry on doing the role and doing the job. But Meghan was struggling.”

On Sunday, the Royal Family offered their congratulations to Meghan and Harry following the birth of their baby daughter Lilibet Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge said they were “delighted” with the new arrival and were rumoured to have sent the Sussexes a gift.

Meanwhile, experts have suggested Meghan and Harry’s decision to name their daughter after the Queen’s nickname offers an olive branch between them and the royals.

The Sun Online has approached Kensington Palace and representatives for Meghan for comment.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex opened up about their lives as royals with Oprah back in March

Duchess Sophie is ‘relieved’ that she no longer has to bow to Meghan Markle due to this shocking reason

When Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh’s rank changed she was no longer duty bound to curtsey to Meghan Markle.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, no longer curtsies to Meghan Markle (Image: Getty)

 

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh is “relieved” she no longer has to curtsy to Meghan Markle due to her change in ranking, according to reports.

Previously the Countess of Wessex, Sophie was given a new title after her husband Prince Edward was promoted to Duke of Edinburgh after Charles became King.

She was duty-bound to curtsey to the Duchess of Sussex as Meghan was a higher rank when she was a senior working royal. But a friend of the Duchess of Edinburgh told the Mail on Sunday Sophie is relieved this is no longer the case.

The source explained: “Sophie is relieved. She no longer has to curtsy to someone in the family who has not only left Royal duties but has spent the past three years criticising the institution that Sophie works so hard to support.”

Meghan Markle, as revealed in her Netflix docuseries, once believed that curtseying was a joke. The Sussexes revealed that before a meeting with the late Queen, Harry asked Meghan: ‘You know how to curtsey, right?’ Meghan told the crew: “I just thought it was a joke” before re-enacting the exaggerated curtsey she gave Queen Elizabeth II and laughing.

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Meghan used to be a higher ranking when Sophie was a Countess (Image: Getty)

The claims about tensions between Sophie and Meghan featured in Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait, by author and friend of the Royals Gyles Brandreth.

He writes that Meghan “made it clear” she didn’t need Sophie’s help when she became a royal and would instead rely on Prince Harry, according to the Daily Mail.

The King made his brother Prince Edward the Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th birthday on Friday as a reward for his loyal service to the crown. King Charles also appointed his brother to the Order of the Thistle on his 60th birthday.

Prince Philip held the title of Duke of Edinburgh before his death in April 2021 – a title that was then passed on to his youngest son after he died. Edward was exceptionally close to his father and in his later years took on much of his work with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme.

Speaking of the moment that Philip asked if Edward would take on the title after his death, Sophie revealed how she felt at the moment to the Telegraph.

She told the publication: “We sat there slightly stunned. He literally came straight in and said, ‘Right. I’d like it very much if you would consider that’.”

Prince Harry says Meghan is ‘so similar to’ his mother

Prince Harry says Meghan is ‘so similar to’ Princess Diana: ‘She has the same confidence’

The Duke of Sussex said his wife and late mom have the same “compassion” and “empathy”

Prince Harry sees a lot of similarities between Meghan Markle and Princess Diana. The Duke of Sussex spoke on Netflix’s new documentary series Harry & Meghan about his wife having the same confidence and empathy as his late mother.

“So much of what Meghan is and how she is, is so similar to my mom,” Harry said. “She has the same compassion. She has the same empathy. She has the same confidence. She has this warmth about her.”

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Prince Harry said Meghan has the same confidence as Princess Diana

The Duke added, “I accept that there will be people around the world who fundamentally disagree with what I’ve done and how I’ve done it, but I knew that I had to do everything I could to protect my family. Especially after what happened to my mom. You know, I didn’t want history to repeat itself.”

In one scene in the series, Meghan is seen holding, presumably, son Archie Harrison up to look at a photo of Princess Diana, saying, “That’s your Grandma Diana.”

Harry’s mother passed away in 1997, twenty years before Harry and Meghan got engaged in 2017. During their engagement interview—which Meghan referred to as an “orchestrated reality show” on the Netflix series—the Duke revealed that he designed Meghan’s engagement ring with little diamonds from his mother’s jewelry collection “to make sure that she’s with us on this, on this crazy journey together.”

Discussing having Diana’s stones in the interview, the Duchess said, “I think everything about Harry’s thoughtfulness is, and the inclusion of that and obviously not being able to meet his mom, it’s so important to me to know that she’s a part of this with us.”

Harry admitted at the time that he believed his mother and Meghan would have been “thick as thieves.” He said, “I think she would be over the moon, jumping up and down, you know, so excited for me,” adding that Diana probably would have been “best friends with Meghan.”

If it ain’t broke! Jennifer Lopez puts her famous assets on display in yet ANOTHER plunging body suit as she takes to the stage at KTUPHORIA event

And Jennifer Lopez was happy to stick to her usual formula as she once again took to the stage at 103.5 KTU’s Ktuphroia in plunging bodysuit.
The 44-year-old showed off her famous assets in a bejewelled silver leotard as she wowed the crowd at New Jersey’s IZOD Center alongside Ariana Grande and Calvin Harris.

Shine bright like a diamond: Jennifer Lopez was happy to stick to her usual formula as she took to the stage at 103.5 KTU¿s Ktuphroia in yet another plunging bodysuit
Jennifer put her toned physique on full display as her pert posterior once again stole the show.
She completed the look by slipping her trim dancer’s legs into a pair of fishnet tights and donning a pair of tan boots.

The pop diva’s honeycomb locks were styled into loose curls with half of her tresses pulled back from her face, allowing her gorgeous features to be seen more clearly.

Dance again: The 44-year-old showed off her famous assets in a bejewelled silver leotard as she wowed the crowd at New Jersey¿s IZOD Center

Jenny from the block: Jennifer put her toned physique on full display as her pert posterior once again stole the show

Sassy: The pop diva¿s honeycomb locks were styled into loose curls with half of her tresses pulled back from her face, allowing her gorgeous features to be seen more clearly
The mother-of-two accentuated her natural beauty with a bronzed make-up look as added an extra bit of sparkle to her attire with a glittering manicure.
Jennifer put on a typically energetic show as she strutted and writhed across the stage much to the delight of her fans.

And she was clearly happy with how the show went on as she tweeted: ‘Time to celebrate!!’ #akapromotour @jlodancers#lovemybabies’.

Flawless: The singer looked stunning as she made her arrival onto the stage

Let’s get loud: She completed the look by slipping her trim dancer¿s legs into a pair of fishnet tights and donning a pair of tan boots

Look back at it: The Booty singer put her famous derriere on display for the crowd

A.K.A promo: Jennifer put on a typically energetic show as she strutted and writhed across the stage much to the delight of her fans

Your turn: And she was clearly happy with how the show went on as she tweeted:, ‘Time to celebrate!!’ #akapromotour @jlodancers#lovemybabies’
The I Luh You Papi was given some fierce competition from newbie diva Ariana Grande who showcased her lithe figure in another sixties inspired ensemble.
The Problem hitmaker  teamed her white and pink mini dress with her trademark white knee high boots as she showcased her impressive vocals to the crowd.
Ariana was quick to thank the fans after her performance as she wrote: ‘Jersey, that was so much fun… thank u KTU. <3 even tho I have a cold, that was the most fun performance in a while. thank u for that ily’.


Pop princess: Jennifer was given some fierce competition from newbie diva Ariana Grande who showcased her lithe figure in another sixties inspired ensemble

No Problem here: The Baby I singer teamed her white and pink mini dress with her trademark white knee high boots as she showcased her impressive vocals to the crowd

Expert delivers brutal verdict on exactly why Meghan Markle is clashing with royal events

An expert has delved into the consistent overlap of Meghan Markle’s recent product launches with Royal Family events.

An expert has delved into Meghan’s strategy with timings (Image: Getty)

Meghan Markle has a knack for timing her product promotions with significant Royal Family events and an expert has delved into why this might be the case.

For instance, on the day the Diana Award was being celebrated, Meghan, 42, unveiled her lifestyle blog, ‘America Riviera Orchard’ and she also released a new jam and dog biscuits at the same time as Trooping the Colour, on June 15 to celebrate the official birthday of her father-in-law, King Charles.

Critics argue that such consistently timed overlaps indicate a conscious strategy rather than coincidence. A Hollywood publicist has explored the thought process behind the event release.

Speaking to Daily Express US, Sara Fruman, founder of Soul Evolution Media says: “When you’re at the level Meghan and Harry are on, everything you do publicly is intentional.

“I would imagine that the intention would be to piggyback off the high-profile day; however, if she were my client, I would have advised her to consider the potential downsides to leveraging that publicity.”

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Meghan promoted a new jam during Trooping the Colour (Image: Getty)

The expert suggested an insight into a more fruitful approach Meghan could have taken when promoting her products. The media expert suggested: “There are plenty of strategies she can use to get publicity, and the most impactful would be to get creative and authentic – neither of which Meghan seems to be doing.”

Harry and Meghan have recently onboarded two new PR gurus to their team for strategic counsel, however the expert remarked on their advisors. “It appears that Meghan is either getting poor advice or she’s not listening to the advice she is given. The latter may be more likely.”

Meghan doesn’t seem troubled by possible backlash, possibly due to her unique fan base, notes the PR expert. “Meghan’s following is primarily people who are just interested to see what she will do at this point.”

Nacho Figueras – who has been friends with Prince Harry since 2007 – took to Instagram to share new pictures of the new jam and dog biscuits, which were both beautifully presented in glass containers on the day of Trooping the Colour.

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Meghan Markle’s raspberry jam uploaded to Nacho’s Instagram (Image: INSTAGRAM (nachofigueras))

Just hours before the Trooping the Colour in London, it was revealed that ‘American Riviera Orchard’ would be expanding its product list. It appeared that Nacho was presented with just one of two jam jars made, with the label stating “2 of 2”.

Meghan launched American Rivieria Orchard back in March. The 42-year-old revealed her brand with a new Instagram account, a promotional video and an email signup list on her website.

Following the release of her brand, Meghan sent jars of strawberry jam to 50 close friends and influencers, including Chrissy Teigen, fashion designer Tracy Robbins and socialite Delfina Blaquier.

Although it is still in its early days, the new development is a sign that more is to come and that an official launch is potentially on the way.

Travis Kelce did not have to bow to Prince William and his children after Taylor Swift’s concert in London for one key reason.

Travis Kelce met Prince William and his children last week (Image: Getty, Instagram/@taylorswift)

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, did not bow to the Prince of Wales during their meeting backstage following the superstar’s concert in London, and there’s a reason for it.

The NFL star mingled with British royalty last Friday when the heir to the throne, who was celebrating his 42nd birthday, attended the gig at Wembley Stadium, joined by his two eldest children, Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, nine.

William and his children met with the singer, her boyfriend, as well as his brother, Jason Kelce, backstage, after the show had finished and even took selfies to mark the occasion which went viral on social media.

According to Travis, the group did not have to follow royal protocol and bow to the royals.

While there are no obligatory codes of behaviour when meeting the monarch or a member of the Royal Family, many people wish to observe the traditional forms, according to the royal website. For men, this is a neck bow, whilst women do a small curtsy.

Prince William attended Taylor Swift’s concert on his 42nd birthday (Image: Kensington Palace)
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Talking on their podcast, New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce, Travis said: “Obviously we’re backstage meeting him, he was there with little George and Charlotte. They were an absolute delight to meet. Wasn’t sure if I was supposed to bow to them, curtsy, be an American idiot and shake their hand.”

Then his brother, Jason, added: “They specified that because we were not at an official royal event, we didn’t need to bow or curtsy. But I did still address him as Your Royal Highness, and I’ve never felt emasculated, and I did. That was the closest I’ve ever been.”

Travis then said: “I’ve never seen you give someone that much respect, you put your beer like 10 feet away from you.”

Elsewhere, Travis labelled William the “coolest motherf*****” after their meeting.

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He said: “Dude, he [Prince William] was the coolest motherf*****. He was awesome. He was so cool.”

Meanwhile, Jason talked about how Charlotte made the biggest impression on him, explaining: “I gotta say, Prince William was fantastic when I met him, but the highlight was Princess Charlotte.

“She was so f****** adorable. I don’t know, maybe it’s because I have three girls now. She had fire to her, she was asking questions.”

 

Meghan Markle upset to be ‘subservient’ to Princess Kate as she longed to be ‘new Diana’

A new book alleged that Meghan Markle was not pleased with the British royal hierarchy.

Paul Burrell slams Harry and Meghan for ‘exploiting Diana’

Meghan Markle saw herself as the Royal Family’s “new Princess Diana” when she first joined the Firm, a new book has alleged.

House of Beckham, journalist Tom Bower’s new book, brings new revelations about the Beckham family into the spotlight – and one of them is allegedly the breakdown of their relationship with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

According to Mr Bower, the Duchess was upset because she was “subservient” to her new sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales.

He alleges that after Harry and Meghan’s first royal tour in Australia, which was deemed successful, the former Suits actress saw herself as the successor to Harry’s late mother but was ultimately unhappy with her position in the royal hierarchy.

The author says Meghan was discontent because “in the royal hierarchy she was subservient to Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and the future Queen”.

Meghan Markle was upset over the royal hierarchy, author Tom Bower claims (Image: Getty)
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Elsewhere, Meghan is described as “deluded” to think of herself as being of a higher social class than the Beckhams, with Mr Bower claiming she was “irritated” when she discovered they were richer than her.

He writes: “In Meghan’s celebrity world, ranking depended on wealth and fame. As a seasoned operator, Meghan deluded herself that her status in the Royal Family placed her above Victoria in the social pecking order.

“She was irritated to discover that the Beckhams had considerably more wealth than herself.

“They owned five homes, had constant access to private jets, invitations to sail on yachts and much more money. And she was soon to be a duchess.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a successful royal tour in Australia in 2018 (Image: Getty)

The book also claims Meghan’s friendship with Victoria started withering in 2017 over leaks to the press.

Mr Bower alleges that when Meghan met David Beckham’s wife, they initially became good friends – with the Spice Girl even offering beauty advice to Meghan, who was then the Duke’s fiance.

But according to the book, a report by The Sun about their “growing friendship” was enough to cause the first cracks in their relationship. Meghan was allegedly “furious” over the article amid the UK media’s ongoing probing into her life.