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The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly inundated with publishers desperate for her to write a tell-all memoir – but would anyone actually want to read it?

There is much speculation that Meghan will release her own version of ‘Spare’ (Image: Getty)

Meghan Markle could be about to put pen to paper on her highly anticipated memoir – but a bombshell new poll suggests it may not fly off the shelves.

The royal could bank “tens of millions” as publishing houses fight to secure her signature, as it is thought the Duchess of Sussex can provide “an insight into the royals that no one else can share”.

However, thousands of Brits have said they are not interested in what she has to say.

In a poll for the Mirror, readers were asked “Would you read Meghan Markle’s tell-all memoir?”. In numbers that would alarm 43-year-old Meghan, 7,324 said agreed with a savage four-word statement: “I’m not reading that.”

Prince Harry’s memoir Spare earned him millions of pounds (Image: Getty)

Of those asked 295 responded that “they’d be fascinated by it”, while 124 remained undecided.

Her memoir would be expected to send yet move shockwaves through the royal household, after Prince Harry’s tell-all book Spare.

His book, which came out in 2023, made a series of sensational claims, including about scuffles with Prince William and his relationship with King Charles.

Meghan Markle has been stepping out alone of late (Image: Getty)

Nobody yet knows what Meghan’s memoir will hold, but some royal readers may expect her to delve into which member of the family questioned what colour her first child Archie’s skin would be.

The Sussexes made the sensational claim during an interview with Oprah Winfrey, sparking outrage back in the UK.

Whether or not Meghan does decide to write a memoir, it appears plenty of Brits aren’t all that bothered.

“I wouldn’t read anything by her or him”, said one Mirror reader.

Another, Jane Powell said: “There will be more truth in a Barbara Cartland.”

While a third, Russ Biker added: “Not into that kind of fiction.”

Queen Elizabeth II “saw through Meghan Markle” a source close to the family has controversially claimed.

Queen Elizabeth II “saw through Meghan Markle” claims source (Image: Getty)

Just one month before her passing, the late Queen Elizabeth II allegedly made a savage comment about Meghan Markle during a drinks reception at Balmoral Castle in August 2022.

Queen Elizabeth II “saw through Meghan Markle” and even branded the Duchess of Sussex “evil” a source close to the family has controversially claimed.

Speaking exclusively to The Spectator, the source close to the family said “everybody’s eyebrows hit the ceiling” when the late Queen made the alleged remarks concerning the Duchess of Sussex.

The source further claimed: “It was out of character for the Queen to use such a word as ‘evil’ to describe Meghan, but she saw straight through her. It was a startling sentence to hear from the most forgiving woman on earth.”

The late Queen allegedly made the comments a month before she died (Image: Getty)

Before the Queen’s death, a royal rift – which has since deepened – opened up between the Sussexes and the rest of the family.

This is due to Meghan and Harry stepping back from royal duties in 2020and choosing to settle in Montecito, California where they now reside with their two children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.

Since relocating, the duo have conducted a series of TV interviews detailing their private lives within the Firm. Signing a multi-million pound deal with Netflix, the couple also released a docuseries titled ‘Harry & Meghan’ where they talked about their relationships with wider members of the Royal Family.

The source also added: “At the drinks before the dinner, a small group were talking to the monarch and she explained that Harry meeting Meghan had become a complete catastrophe and described her as evil.

“By this point, we all knew the Queen’s health was in decline and she had months left, she seemed regretful about how things had panned out.”

The Royal Family at Trooping the Colour 2018 (Image: Getty)

The last time the Duchess of Sussex was pictured in the UK was at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, when she attended alongside Prince Harry for the memorial service.

Speaking to ITV’s documentary ‘Tabloids On Trial’, Prince Harry claimed the UK was “too dangerous” for his wife.

He explained: “It’s still dangerous, and all it takes is one lone actor, one person who reads this stuff to act on what they have read and whether it’s a knife or acid, whatever it is, and these are things that are of genuine concern for me. It’s one of the reasons why I won’t bring my wife back to this country.”

Prince Harry last returned to the UK in September when he attended the WellChild Awards ceremony in central London at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel.

The WellChild Awards celebrate the inspiring qualities of some of the country’s seriously ill young people and the dedication of those who keep them healthy and happy, including health, social care and education professionals.

A pre-planned trip to a low-income school in New York in 2021 saw the couple go to extreme lengths to create the best possible ‘aesthetic’.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s pre-planned trip to a low-income school in New York in 2021 saw the couple go to extreme lengths to create the best possible “aesthetic” for filming for their Netflix documentary.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a long list of bizarre requests to ensure their visit went without a glitch, according to evidence obtained by the Daily Mail through a FOI request.

One exchange saw representatives for the couple suggest they should bring cushions and a new carpet to a school in a low-income area of the city so that it would be more suited to Meghan’s taste.

The visit took place at a public school in one of New York City’s low-income areas in September 2021, just 18 months after the couple stepped down from royal duties in 2020.

Evidence shows Harry and Meghan tried to create a certain ‘aesthetic’ (Image: Getty)

Meghan and Harry left as senior working royals in 2020 (Image: Getty)

The emails seen by the publication also showed that Archewell staff had say in which school the couple visited and went through multiple edits of the press release to ensure that the visit sounded “more substantial”.

Files also showed that Archwell staff also demanded that consent forms were signed to ensure that no negative comments were made publicly, both after the visit and in the future.

Included in the consent forms, also banned teachers and pupils from discussing the project at all.

Day two of their trip saw Meghan and Harry visit P.S. 123 in Harlem – an inner city school in which 95% of the students qualify for free or reduced-price meals due to coming from low-income families. It was here where Meghan read her book ‘The Bench’ at PS 123 Mahalia Jackson school.

Harry reportedly sat cross-legged among the listening class of students as his wife read.

The intended purpose of the New York trip was to reportedly paint them as world leaders, with the visit also showing them making a stop at the United Nations to discuss vaccine equity.

Press for the visit was also tightly controlled, with some British tabloids banned from attending, but high-end glossy magazines such as Vogue on the list.

The couple’s itinerary also included a speaking appearance at the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park.

The correspondence seems to show that planning for the trip started six months prior in April 2021 and was headed up by former New York City Department of Education employee Toya Holness.

The trip to New York in September 2021 saw a camera crew follow Harry and Meghan for a series of public outings filmed for their six-part Netflix documentary.

The series, titled ‘Harry & Meghan’ which followed the couple’s life after stepping down as senior royals, sparked more controversy in their ever-growing feud with the Firm, when it was aired in December 2022.

Meghan sparked criticism at the time of the visit by arriving in an expensive ensemble – a £4,800 Loro Piana cashmere coat, as well as donning £1,300 trousers.

 

In a deeply emotional revelation, Prince Harry has disclosed the results of a DNA test that confirms he is not the biological son of King Charles. This announcement has sent shockwaves through the royal family and the public, marking one of the most sensational and distressing moments in recent royal history.

 

 

The news, which has been met with a mixture of disbelief and sorrow, underscores the personal turmoil that Prince Harry has endured in recent years. The DNA test results, which were made public after an extensive and highly anticipated investigation, reveal a startling truth about the Duke of Sussex’s lineage. This revelation has profound implications not only for Prince Harry but also for the royal family as a whole.

Prince Harry, known for his candidness and willingness to address personal challenges openly, chose to share this information with the public in a bid for transparency and truth. The Duke’s announcement came amidst a backdrop of ongoing discussions and controversies regarding his place within the royal family and his relationship with King Charles. The results of the DNA test have added a new layer of complexity to these issues, prompting intense media scrutiny and public interest.

In his statement, Prince Harry expressed his deep emotional pain and confusion over the results. He spoke of the impact this revelation has had on his sense of identity and his relationship with his family. The Duke’s openness about his feelings reflects his ongoing struggle to reconcile his personal experiences with his public role.

The implications of this revelation extend beyond the immediate family. For many, it challenges long-held perceptions of royal lineage and family dynamics. It also raises questions about how this new information will affect the royal succession and the broader narrative of the British monarchy.

As the world reacts to this surprising and sorrowful news, Prince Harry and the royal family are likely to face a period of intense scrutiny and emotional adjustment. The Duke’s disclosure marks a significant and painful chapter in his life and in the history of the British monarchy, highlighting the complex and often tumultuous nature of royal life.

Meghan Markle was warned that her attacks against the Royal Family will likely “never be forgiven” according to a royal commentator who claimed the same won’t apply to Prince Harry.

Meghan Markle has been issued a dire warning by one royal expert who claimed the public will “never forgive” her for making claims against the Royal Family.

The Duchess of Sussex has seen her popularity in the UK and in the US plummet ever since her sensational exit from the Firm and move to the US back in 2020.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a series of bombshell accusations against the royals over the years and their approach seemed to not have resonated well with the public, who have steadily distanced their support from them.

According to the latest ranking by YouGov, the Sussexes still remain among the least popular royals in the third quarter of 2024.

Now royal author Ingrid Seward claimed that Meghan will likely never be forgiven for her attitude towards the royals and that her husband should try going solo if he wants to salvage his reputation

Meghan Markle’s attacks against the royals won’t be forgiven by the public, says expert (Image: Getty)

The Sussexes have been making solo appearances recently for causes that are close to her heart, with Meghan attending a children’s hospital gala and visiting a youth organisation for teenage girls, while Harry has been touring New York, London and Southern Africa to promote his charity work.

Ms Seward claimed that the duke could still “very much be forgiven” by the British public.

However, she told the Sun: “But I don’t see the same thing for Meghan.

“Deep down people still love Prince Harry, and they want to love him, I think they’re just very, very disappointed in him.”

She added: “He made millions out of it [his memoir Spare], but he seriously has paid for it, because it’s done his reputation an immeasurable amount of harm, especially with his family, but the way that people view him.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry left the Royal Family in 2020 (Image: Getty)

The expert also connected on the couple parting ways professionally.

She said: “I feel that they’re both going slightly different ways to see if it works. They’ve tried it together, and it didn’t work so well.

“So, they’re doing it separately to see how well it works. And then Harry puts a little tomfoolery into it as well by going into this house of horror.”

“It’s really good to see a glimpse of the old Harry… and, hopefully, it will resonate with him too.”

It comes as the duchess was defended by a broadcaster over being “forced out” of the UK by the royals.

Meghan Markle sent a message to the royal family when she sat down for an interview with The Cut, according to one royal expert, who said the Duchess included a ‘thinly-veiled threat’

Meghan Markle raised eyebrows with comments she made to The Cut – with some critics suggesting she included a number of ‘thinly-veiled threats’ directed towards the royal family.

The interview was released at the end of August 2022 – just a few days before the death of Her Majesty the Queen. In it, Meghan spoke about her life in California after quitting the royal family and revealed that she hadn’t signed an NDA that might prevent her from speaking out. She also said she found a diary that she had kept during her time as a royal at Frogmore Cottage when she returned for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Speaking on True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat, Sunday Times Royal Editor Roya Nikkhah dissected Meghan’s “telling” comments. Roya said: “The thinly veiled threats that came in [Meghan’s interview with The Cut] …I think [she] probably hopes it does [feel threatening] to the Royal Family… [But] I think there’s a lot of eye-rolling, going, ‘We’re used to this by now’… [But] that phrase, ‘I have a lot to say until I don’t’ and, ‘I’ve never signed anything that restricts me from talking’… there was a very strong inference there.

“And, of course, the reminder that she keeps a journal, and [her] revelation that, ‘When we came back to Windsor, to Frogmore Cottage for the Jubilee, I rediscovered my journal that I’d left there’ – I was astonished to discover that she had left a highly private diary behind in Windsor, rather than taking it back. She’s mentioned a couple of times in the last year or two that she kept a journal, and I think there is a very strong inference that Meghan could write her own memoir.”

Roya further added that she believed Meghan’s story about returning to Frogmore Cottage was an excuse to talk about the journal. Most of their belongings were packed up a long time before they even left for Canada and America, so packing up was done,” she said. “Certainly when Eugenie lived there for a while with her husband and child, they had the run of the house.

“I think that most of Harry and Meghan’s belongings that remained, which weren’t many, were stored away. So I don’t think she came back and packed up the whole house… I read it as an opportunity for her to mention the journal.” Ever since Prince Harry released his bombshell memoir Spare, there’s been speculation that Meghan would follow suit and write her own tell-all book.

In Spare, Harry railed against his royal relatives, especially his father King Charles and brother Prince William . And it seems it was the final straw for the royals. According to reports, Harry’s calls and letters to his father now go unanswered . And his attempts to connect with his brother, William — through texts, calls, and messages — are similarly ignored. The family rift, which first became public in 2020 when Prince Harry and his wife stepped back from their royal duties, has been marked by blistering attacks from the couple – in their interview with Oprah , their Netflix series, and, of course, Harry’s memoir .

The Duke did not see Charles or William during his visit to London for the WellChild awards at the end of September. And they also didn’t see one another during Prince Harry’s visit to the UK in May for an anniversary service commemorating 10 years of the Invictus Games. The Sussexes’ continual bombshells have led to a huge rift between William and Harry – and according to one royal expert, it’s prompted future king William to completely ‘cut ties’ with his younger brother.

Ingrid Seward touched up the importance of stability in William’s life, telling the Mirror : “William is sensitive, he likes structure and has perseverance. He does not give up easily. His relationship with brother Harry upset him more than he would care to admit. But he found it easier to cut ties rather than allow himself to be continually annoyed.”

Next week, King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to travel to Australia and Samoa as part of an Autumn tour – but it seems one word closely associated with royal visits has been banned for the upcoming trip

In just a matter of days, King Charles will be starting the long journey Down Under for his eagerly-awaited trip to Australia.

Both the King and Queen Camilla are set to visit both Sydney and Canberra starting next week, as well as pay a visit to Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm). It is Charles’ first trip to Australia, where he is head of state, since becoming monarch and his first major overseas tour since his cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Palace aides have confirmed that the utmost care has been taken when putting together the King and Queen’s itinerary for the trip, which includes many of the hallmarks of a traditional royal tour, including meeting officials, laying wreaths and when in Sydney, visiting the famous Opera House.

But when it comes to their schedule, it appears that one word nearly always used when it comes to the royals has been banned from being used on the tour – and it’s all down to the destination.

Like in many places they visit, in Australia, the King and Queen will be able to greet wellwishers who turn out to see them. These are usually referred to as a walkabout – with the term first being used to describe the meet and greet under the late Queen Elizabeth II.

However, out of respect for Australia’s Aboriginal communities, it appears that the term ‘walkabout’ will not be used in this context on the tour. In Aboriginal culture the term refers to a person travelling around the Australian bush at a time of ritual, grief or when they are coming of age. With this in mind, the term has been dropped in favour of them being referred to as an “opportunity to meet the public”.

Charles meets wellwishers near Buckingham Palace before his Coronation last year ( 
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Last week it emerged that during the trip, Charles will pause his cancer treatment after getting the go-ahead from doctors. Since Charles, 75, was diagnosed with cancer in February, he has been having weekly treatment. However, it is understood that while this will continue until he is due to travel, the treatment will stop briefly for 11 days while he is out of the country but will then resume when he returns.

It is said that ‘workaholic’ Charles has had to be “persuaded to be mindful of pacing his diary”, but he has since found great solace in focusing on his recovery to get back to his best. A source said: “The King, by his very nature, is a workaholic. If he’s not on public engagements, he is working on the next set while staying across his government papers or responding to correspondence.

“He hasn’t really slowed down despite the protests from those around him, but it has been important to him to remain to be seen. Even during his treatment, he was keen to make sure things were in place for him to make a full-time return. Now things are moving in a very positive direction which has enabled him to make long-term plans.”

Reports the King could press ahead with 12 engagements a day while in Australia and Samoa were dismissed by aides, who confirmed the utmost care had been taken to tailor specifics in line with palace doctors who are confident Charles will be able to miss out on his scheduled cancer treatment for the period he is away. As part of the visit, Charles and Camilla will lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial, and visit the “For our Country” memorial, dedicated to the service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

In the capital Canberra, they will be welcomed to the Australian parliament by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The royal couple will attend a barbeque in Sydney and visit the iconic opera house perched on the harbour. Perhaps most poignantly the King will meet two cancer doctors, both Australians of the Year who were recognised for their work on skin cancer.

Despite the local anti-monarchy lobby suggesting 40% of Aussies don’t realise he is their head of state, one weekend poll found the King’s popularity is soaring, says the Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers

If you ever want to find a clearer and more blatant example of political point scoring, then look no further.

We all hope, mainly in vain, for our politicians to be principled and accountable. But this collection of sorry excuses for last minute no shows is rather pathetic.

The King and Queen’s tour of Australia has been long in the planning, their visit to the capital Canberra in the diary for months.

It certainly hasn’t been sprung on unsuspecting hosts at the eleventh hour.

Yet those on display here opted for a weasel way of snubbing the royals rather than present valid and principled arguments as to why they can not welcome Charles and Camilla Down Under.

Many Aussies I have spoken to since arriving here in preparation for the royal tour have labelled this collective as “rude”, “arrogant” and “disrespectful”.

Others, even in agreement with their point of view, suggest their actions as displaying “bad manners”.

According to one major poll issued at the weekend, the King’s popularity is soaring in ,

Despite the local anti-monarchy lobby suggesting 40 per cent of Australians don’t realise that King Charles III is their Head of State, he seems to be enjoying record approval ratings.

An impressive 45 percent of Aussies say they want to keep the monarchy, while 22 per cent remain undecided.

Just one in three (33 percent) said Australia should become a republic, suggesting that support for the movement has significantly reduced from the 39.4 percent who voted that way in the 1999 referendum.

Pretty impressive stats for a monarch who the naysayers claimed would be toast after the passing of the much revered late Queen Elizabeth.

The people would have more respect for their politicians if they stood by their principles, rather than using lame excuses not befitting their office.

Publishers are said to be battling it out for the Duchess of Sussex’s explosive tell-all book which will reportedly offer “an insight into the royals that no one else can share”.

Meghan Markle may be poised to write her eagerly awaited memoir – but it seems most Mirror readers will be leaving it on the shelf.

The royal is set to earn ‘tens of millions’ as publishers battle it out to land the explosive tell-all, said to offer “an insight into the royals that no one else can share”. But when we asked Would you read Meghan Markle’s tell-all memoir? A staggering 7,324 said no, ‘I’m not reading that’, while 295 said yes, ‘they’d be fascinated by it’ and 124 remained undecided.

Many of you commented on our original story. Here’s what just some of you had to say: Tulip44: “I wouldn’t read anything by her or him”.

JanePowell: “There will be more truth in a Barbara Cartland.”

Russ Biker: “Not into that kind of fiction.”

Dorie: “Absolutely no way would I waste my time reading that.”

Laus84: “Nope, didn’t read Prince Harry’s either.”

Gemini53: “I’d rather watch paint dry … What section would it be under in the library? Fiction?”

MC172: “No intention at all of putting my hard earned money into her pocket thank you very much.”

Myeye: “Recollections will really really vary on the contents of this book.”

Mrsmayy: “Harry’s book was the fastest-selling of all time. Meghan’s will be the best-selling of all time. Meghan is a people’s princess.”

If you can’t see the poll, click here

A source says the Duchess of Sussex has a “remarkable story” to tell but is patiently waiting for the ideal time to reveal it. Meghan has long been rumoured to put her side of the story down on paper following the success of Prince Harry’s best-selling memoir Spare, published last year.

They claimed: “The word in publishing circles is that everyone’s mad to land Meghan’s memoirs and the numbers being thrown around are ridiculously high. We’re talking tens of millions for her authorised biography.”

Speaking to Closer magazine, the source further stated: “There’s no doubt Meghan has a remarkable story, it’s just a question of timing. She’s strategically chosen to hold off for the sake of peace, but she absolutely wants to share her truth, and why shouldn’t she when she’s endured so much?”

They added: “Make no mistake, she will not be told what she can and cannot say, so when she decides that the time is right, she will write a very truthful and detailed memoir that will delve into every aspect of her journey.”

Prince Harry’s page-turning memoir has sold more than 1.43 million copies in all formats across Britain, the United States and Canada. The book gave fans an extraordinary peek into life behind the palace walls.

Spare chronicled his childhood in the public eye as well as his experience with drugs in his older years. The Duke of Sussex also opened up about a rather fiery row he had with brother William, during which the Prince of Wales allegedly called Harry’s wife Meghan “difficult”, “rude” and “abrasive”. Harry claims his brother then “grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor”.

EXCLUSIVE: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex don’t want to put their children at risk by bringing them into a potentially dangerous situation in the UK, according to a source.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not head to the UK for Christmas this year (Image: Getty)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have received an invitation to spend Christmas with Charles Spencer at Althorp, but have turned it down due to security fears, Express.co.uk can reveal.

According to a well-placed source, Prince Harry, 40, is keen to spend the Christmas holidays in the United Kingdom with his wife Meghan Markle, 43, and their two children, but still fear for their safety.

“Harry is keen for the Sussexes to spend time in the UK this Christmas with family,” said the source. “However, there are still concerns lingering over their security.

“The Duke and Duchess don’t want to put their children at risk by bringing them into a potentially dangerous situation.”

The source adds that the Sussexes have not yet received an invitation to join the Royal Family at their annual Sandringham gathering – and it’s not thought they would accept even if one was extended.

The Duke and Duchess and their two children – Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3 – were notably absent from the Royal Family’s Christmas gathering at Sandringham last festive season.

The couple were also excluded from the Firm’s “summer summit” at Balmoral last month.

However, Prince Harry stayed at Althorp House – the Spencer ancestral home and final resting place of his late mother – during his trip to Britain in August.

The Duke stayed with his uncle Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, at his estate after going to the memorial service for Diana’s brother-in-law, Lord Robert Fellowes.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent tour of Colombia was deemed a success (Image: Getty)

Despite his recent visits to the UK, Harry is still set to go ahead with his legal battle against the Home Office over his security.

It is understood that a two-day hearing will go ahead in April of next year in the latest dramatic twist to the Duke’s three-year legal fight with the British government over his protection.

The Sussexes have been approached for comment.