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t may have been Prince Harry’s 40th birthday weekend, but he and his wife, Meghan Markle still made time for a charitable event.

The couple attended the annual George Zajfen Tennis Tournament on Saturday, benefitting the Alliance for Children’s Rights, and managed to look effortless chic for a good cause.

Meghan dazzled in a Giuliva Heritage mini dress and heels while Harry donned a white t-shirt, jacket and casual slacks for the occasion.

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While the Duchess of Sussex hid behind Rayban Aviator sunglasses, her husband posed for photos without his shades.

The tournament was in honor of Kelly & Julian Zaifen’s son, George, who tragically passed away a couple of years ago.

The charity took to Instagram to thank the couple for their attendance and shared photos from the special day too.

Harry celebrated his milestone birthday on September 15, and his family paid tribute to him with a kind message.

In a post shared to their Instagram Stories, Prince William and Princess Kate wrote: “Wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to the Duke of Sussex.”

Alongside their message, they included a snapshot of Harry beaming for the camera in a sharp grey suit.

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Prince Harry turned 40 on 15 September

The image also featured in an earlier tribute shared by King Charles. In a touching statement, he wrote: “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!” alongside a cake emoji.

The message was poignant as the first public one to Harry since they wished him a happy birthday in 2021.

While Harry and Meghan kept details of their party plans under wraps, HELLO! exclusively revealed the Duke planned to mark the day with a get together at his home in Montecito, California.

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The couple live in Montecito

He planned to celebrate at their family home but then head to the mountains with close friends.

Harry shared a statement with the BBC via his spokesperson and gave insight into his life as a father-of two.

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He received tributes from his family on his big day

Ahead of his birthday, he said: “Becoming a father of two incredibly kind and funny kids has given me a fresh perspective on life, as well as sharpening my focus in all my work,” Harry shared in a statement to the BBC via his spokesperson.

“Being a dad is one of life’s greatest joys and has only made me more driven and more committed to making this world a better place.”

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They celebrated in California

He added: “I was anxious about 30, I’m excited about 40.

“Whatever the age, my mission is to continue showing up and doing good in the world”.

The King has sent his youngest son warm birthday greetings as Prince Harry turns 40 today.

King Charles has wished Prince Harry a happy birthday (Image: GETTY)

King Charles has offered a major olive branch to his youngest son Prince Harry as he publicly wished him a happy birthday on social media.

The Duke of Sussex celebrates his milestone birthday as he turns 40 today on Sunday, September 15.

The major birthday celebration has been marked by the reigning monarch and Queen Camilla, with a post shared on their official X account.

It reads: “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!”

In the loving picture, a smiling and laughing Prince Harry is wearing a light grey suit jacket, white shirt, along with his signature bracelets – and he is caught grinning off camera. The picture is also accompanied by an emoji of a pink birthday cake.

Prince Harry was born on September, 15, 1984 (Image: Getty)

According to a well-placed source, Express.co.uk has learned the King is also set to personally reach out to his youngest son with a birthday call, potentially signalling the start of a thawing of frosty relations between the Sussexes and the Firm.

The source said that the monarch is set to call Harry via Skype on Sunday afternoon UK time so that he can catch his son as soon as he wakes up in California.

“The King will reach out to Harry on his birthday. Although the family are not as close as they once were, there is still a lot of love there.”

They added: “They tend to use Skype when they communicate because they can see each other and it’s all set up by staff so it runs smoothly.”

Meanwhile, it is thought Harry will not receive a call from his brother, Prince William. Despite their once close bond, the brothers have been in a large rift since the Duke of Sussex quit the Royal Family in 2020 and went on to make revelations about the family in tell-all interviews and his bombshell memoir Spare.

Prince Harry is thought to be celebrating on the day with his family (Image: Getty)

Royal fans have commented on the birthday picture posted by the King and Queen. X user, @kimhay1972, writes: “Happy Birthday Harry ! This is the best picture I’ve seen of him in a long time, he looks really happy & healthy.”

Another wrote: “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a joyful 40th! Here’s to another year filled with happiness and meaningful endeavors.”

A third fan said: “Happy Birthday Harry! So wonderful to see him acknowledged.”

Last year, King Charles declined to publicly celebrate Harry’s 39th birthday. The royals’ silence came after Harry released his memoir Spare, which blasted his family – including William, Kate and Camilla.

To mark his landmark birthday, rumours are swirling that Harry will be jetting off with his pals for a boys-only escapade. According to the Sun, this follows an intimate family celebration planned at his Montecito estate in California, where Meghan is expected to remain with their young ones, Prince Archie, aged five, and three-year-old Princess Lilibet.

The Duchess of Sussex was handed a nickname by members of staff who reportedly found Meghan Markle difficult to work for.

Meghan Markle was branded a harsh nickname by staff members (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Meghan Markle was handed a harsh nickname by palace staff when she was a working member of the Royal Family.

Before quitting the Royal Firm with her husband Prince Harry in 2020, Meghan was referred to by some of her former staff as “Duchess Difficult”.

The Hollywood Reporter claimed that one source said people were “terrified” of the Duchess of Sussex, which was part of the reason behind her nickname.

The source close to the couple said: “Everyone’s terrified of Meghan.

“She belittles people, she doesn’t take advice. They’re both poor decision-makers, they change their minds frequently. Harry is a very, very charming person — no airs at all — but he’s very much an enabler. And she’s just terrible.”

One source went on to explain why Meghan was branded “Duchess Difficult” when she was part of the Royal Family.

The Hollywood Reporter wrote that the source said: “She’s absolutely relentless.

“She marches around like a dictator in high heels, fuming and barking orders. I’ve watched her reduce grown men to tears.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be “deeply concerned” about the timing of the Hollywood Reporter article.

A source close to the couple told the Sunday Express newspaper: “The Sussex team have had more than enough of these types of articles, it’s simply not true.

The couple have had a number of staff members over the years (Image: Juancho Torres/Anadolu via Getty Images)

“Everyone is deeply concerned over the timing of the article because it was published just days before Harry’s birthday.

“There are fears that there could be a disgruntled former member of staff who is putting out mistruths which are designed to make them look bad.”

They added: “The focus for Camp Sussex now is to build on the success of the last year and to take that positive momentum forward into 2025 and beyond.”

The news of the nicknames came afterJosh Kettler, the Santa Barbara-based consultant who’d been serving as chief of staff to the Duke and Duchess, reportedly resigned in August after just three months of working for the couple.

Meghan Markle is said to ‘bring gown men to tears’ (Image: Getty)

This comes after a string of previous resignations from staff of the couple including Toya Holness, who was their global press secretary until 2022, and Christine Weil Schirmer, the onetime Pinterest communications director who quit as Harry and Meghan’s PR head in 2021.

The couple are now believed to have a very small team in California working for them.

The pair, who are have not been working members of the Royal Family for four years, are now based in Montecito where they live in a £11m mansion with their two children Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3.

EXCLUSIVE: There are fears that there could be a disgruntled former member of staff who is putting out mistruths which are designed to make the Sussexes look bad, according to a source.

Meghan Markle was branded a ‘dictator in heels’ by the Hollywood Reporter (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be “deeply concerned” about the timing of an article in the US that suggested she “marches around like a dictator in heels”.

Following the recent departure of a high number of staff working for Harry and Meghan, the report claimed the Duchess “belittles” and “terrifies” people.

It also stated that Meghan had been dubbed “Duchess Difficult” by some staff members amid further claims she “doesn’t take advice”.

US showbiz bible the Hollywood Reporter also reported allegations that she “marches around like a dictator in high heels, fuming and barking orders”.

But coming soon the eve of Harry’s 40th birthday celebrations, the Sussexes are said to be “deeply concerned over the timing” of the article.

A source close to the couple told this newspaper: “The Sussex team have had more than enough of these types of articles, it’s simply not true.

“Everyone is deeply concerned over the timing of the article because it was published just days before Harry’s birthday.

“There are fears that there could be a disgruntled former member of staff who is putting out mistruths which are designed to make them look bad.”

They added: “The focus for Camp Sussex now is to build on the success of the last year and to take that positive momentum forward into 2025 and beyond.”

The allegations follow reports of a mass exodus of staff working for the couple in recent years, including the couple’s chief of staff, Josh Kettler, who resigned in August after just three months in the post.

In total 18 staffers have either stepped down or been fired as they struggle to meet the demands of their roles.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent trip to Colombia proved a success (Image: Getty)

King Charles is set to call Prince Harry today to wish him a Happy Birthday – but his brother Prince William is unlikely to do the same, according to royal sources.

A well-placed insider has revealed Charles plans to reach out to his youngest son on his 40th birthday via a tweet on the official Royal Family X page and a video call, signalling the start of a thawing of frosty relations between the Sussexes and the Firm.

The source adds that the monarch is set to call Harry via Skype in the afternoon UK time so that he can catch his son as soon as he wakes up in California, which is eight hours behind us.

Harry will mark his 40th birthday today with a private celebration in Montecito, surrounded by family and friends.

But he has also planned a hiking trip in the California mountains near his home with a few of his closest friends.

The Sussexes were approached for comment.

The Royals marked Prince Harry’s milestone birthday by publicly sending him wishes on social media, however, his wife, Meghan Markle was nowhere to be seen.

Prince Harry celebrated his 40th birthday on Sunday and the royals marked it in a sweet way (Image: Getty)

The Royal Family seemingly broke protocol when they wished Prince Harry a happy 40th birthday on Sunday, in what could be seen as a major olive branch from King Charles.

Breaking two years of public silence, Buckingham Palace, closely followed by Kensington Palace within hours, sent the Duke of Sussex their well wishes, as he prepared to celebrate his milestone birthday across the pond.

According to the Mail, it has been stressed privately that, even though the Royal Family don’t mark non-working royal birthdays on their social media, this was in line with the “tradition” of sending public good wishes on “significant” birthdays, the same being done to mark Meghan Markle and Prince Andrew’s 40th and 60th birthday’s, respectively.

Interestingly, the Firm’s choice of a picture, from a visit to a start-up in Dublin in 2018 when Harry was still a working royal, did not include his wife, who was with him at the event and was seemingly cropped out by the photographer at the time.

The outlet’s diary editor, Richard Eden, wrote on X: “This is intriguing: Buckingham Palace has previously said birthday wishes were sent on social media only to ‘working royals’.”

Protecting their three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, is Prince William and Kate Middleton’s top priority, and some of the sacrifices they are willing to make to do so are seriously heartwarming

When it comes to their three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – there is very little Prince William and Princess Kate won’t do to protect them and ensure their happiness, even if it means missing out on things themselves.

As members of the Royal Family, you would be forgiven for assuming that with the many resources at their fingertips, parenting is a walk in the park for William and Kate, but their desire to do most of the work themselves means that they have many of the same struggles as other families.

Whilst the future King and Queen have long been known to be hands-on, dedicated parents, a report has claimed just how far the couple are willing to go to make sure they are always putting their kids first, and – just like parents around the world – the important things that they are willing to sacrifice for themselves to do so.

As reported in The Express, Kate and William will try to ensure that at least one of them is at home with their three children at all times – even if this means that as a couple they don’t always get to travel together. Sometimes, when they are undertaking an official royal tour and representing the crown overseas, the couple have to put this rule to the side, because the presence of both of them is required.

However, for the most part, the couple works to make sure that they aren’t leaving their kids behind too often, which may mean they don’t have many opportunities to enjoy a romantic break together. Luckily, the Wales children are said to be really close with their maternal grandparents, Carole and Michael Middleton, who are reported to spend a lot of time with the youngsters, presumably also providing help with childcare at times.

The newspaper reports that it “is evident in some recent trips, that Kate and William like to ensure that at least one of them is home with George, Charlotte and Louis. “Apart from when they’re committed to being on an official Royal Tour, the couple wish for their three children’s lives to remain uninterrupted.” For instance, last year when William was visiting Singapore for the Earthshot Prize, Kate stayed back because it was reported that George had some important school tests around the same time, and she wanted to make sure she was there to support him in that crucial moment.

Prince Harry reached his landmark 40th birthday, spending his big day in United States while his royal relatives sent greetings across the Atlantic – and it seems the day before his big day, he went on a poignant outing with wife Meghan Markle

Prince Harry enjoyed a rare pre-birthday outing with Meghan Markle – just hours before receiving surprise 40th birthday wishes from his royal relatives.

It has emerged that the day before Harry reached his milestone birthday yesterday, he and Meghan had a day out supporting one of the Duchess’s close friends at a poignant event. Snaps posted on Instagram showed they were among those at the George Zajfen Tennis Tournament organised by Kelly McKee Zajfen, George’s mum and Meghan’s close pal.
Tragically, George was just nine when he died after being found unresponsive at the family home in July 2022. A tennis tournament was held on Saturday in his name to raise money for the Alliance for Children’s Rights, which supports pregnant and parenting teenagers in the foster care system in Los Angeles.

n a post on Instagram, Kelly shared a series of images of Harry and Meghan at the event with Harry in a relaxed shirt and Meghan in a mini dress and high heels. She was also seen embracing her friend in a warm hug in another of the shots. And Kelly paid a special tribute to the Sussexes in her caption.

She said: “To our Presenting Sponsors, The Archewell Foundation. Harry and Meghan, you have been such a guiding light for our family not just in the way you have shown up in friendship but how you have shown up through the incredible work The Archewell Foundation does every day.

“I’s in awe of your commitment to community and to friendship. On behalf of the Alliance for Children’s Rights, we thank you. On behalf of our family, we love you. Extra special day too…HAPPY 40th Birthday H! May this trip around the sun be the best yet.”

It is known that Meghan has supported her friend Kelly since the tragic death of her young son, with her describing the Duchess as an “incredible friend and mother” and that she is “always the first to say yes and support those you love”. Their outing at the tennis tournament came just hours before Harry’s estranged royal relative sent public birthday wishes to him as he turned 40.

For the first time in three years, the Royal Family account shared a post on X that said simply: “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!” The message was also accompanied by a picture of a smiling Harry and an emoji of a birthday cake.

Around an hour later, the same post was shared by the Prince and Princess of Waleses’ X account along with the message: “Wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to The Duke of Sussex!” Some will see the post as a surprise move given the unresolved tensions between the brothers, which has shown no sign of abating.

But according to royal biographer and editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine Ingrid Seward, there was a big reason for the message. She told the Mirror : “King Charles would have celebrated his son’s 40th from a distance. Milestone birthdays are important to the royals. Whatever upsets Harry has caused would have been forgotten for the day.

“Even Prince William wished his brother Happy Birthday – even if it was through clenched teeth. He doesn’t trust him, but together with his family, he wished him the best on his milestone birthday.” Harry was said to be spending his big day yesterday with his wife Meghan and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet before embarking on a ‘lads getaway’ to celebrate the milestone.

Grace Kelly and Meghan Markle. Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images; CBS

Meghan Markle is frequently compared to Grace Kelly, who became Princess Grace of Monaco in 1956 and died on September 14, 1982.

Markle and Kelly were both famous American actresses before marrying into royal families.
However, Grace Kelly was forced to give up her career and Hollywood fortune to become a royal.

Grace Kelly and Meghan Markle were both born in the United States and married foreign royals.

Princess Grace and Prince Rainier in 1959; Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in 2019. Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Grace Kelly was born on November 12, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. According to Biography, her father was a three-time Olympic gold medalist for rowing, while her mother was the first coach of women’s athletic teams at the University of Pennsylvania.

Meghan Markle was born on August 4, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Doria Ragland, was a clinical therapist and yoga instructor, while her father, Thomas Markle, worked in television as a light and photography director.

Meghan Markle and Grace Kelly were both famous actresses before becoming royalty.

Grace Kelly holding her Oscar after she was honored as the “Best Actress” of 1954 at the 27th Academy Awards; Meghan Markle acting in “Suits.” Bettmann/Getty Images; Christos Kalohoridis/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images
Before becoming one of the most famous royals in the world, Grace Kelly had a highly successful career as an actress. She acted in her first film, “Fourteen Hours,” when she was just 22 years old. She got her big break in 1952 with the release of “High Noon,” which launched her career to new heights.

She went on to star in “Mogambo” opposite Clark Gable and Ava Gardner, during which time she was romantically linked to Gable. For her role as Linda Nordley, she was nominated for her first Academy Award and won a Golden Globe Award for best supporting actress. She later won the Academy Award for best actress in 1954 for “The Country Girl,” beating out Judy Garland in “A Star is Born.”

In 2002, Markle landed her first official TV acting credit as Nurse Jill, a small role in “General Hospital.” However, she is best known for her role as Rachel Zane on “Suits.” She appeared in episodes from 2011 to 2018.

Princess Grace met her husband, Prince Rainier, on a photo shoot, while Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend.

Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly; Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during their first public outing together at the 2017 Invictus Games. Bettmann/Getty Images; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
According to Harper’s Bazaar, Grace Kelly was invited to join the United States Delegation Committee at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955. While in France for the festival, she met Prince Rainier III of Monaco on the set of a photo shoot. A year later, they were married.

In July 2016, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were set up on a blind date at Soho House in New York City by a mutual friend.

In their first sit-down interview as a couple, Markle told the BBC in 2017 that she didn’t know much about the prince or the royal family before the date.

“Because I’m from the States, you don’t grow up with the same understanding of the royal family,” she said. “I didn’t know much about him, so the only thing that I had asked [our mutual friend] when she said that she wanted to set us up, was, ‘Well, is he nice?’ Cause if he wasn’t kind, it just didn’t seem like it would make sense.”

Princess Grace and Meghan Markle both gave up their acting careers after getting engaged.

Grace Kelly on her wedding day in 1956; Meghan Markle on her wedding day in 2018. Mondadori/Getty Images; Jonathan Brady/WPA Pool/Getty Images
Grace Kelly briefly continued acting after it was announced she was engaged to Prince Rainier in order to fulfill her contract with MGM. In her final film, “High Society,” Kelly even wore one of the two opulent engagement rings given to her by Prince Rainier.

As Insider previously reported, according to The List, J. Randy Taraborrelli wrote in his book, “Once Upon a Time: Behind the Fairy Tale of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier,” that Kelly planned to continue her acting career after her wedding. However, the prince later said he and his wife had decided she would give it up.

“It was widely believed that it was Prince Rainier who made his wife stop acting, as Kelly had no plans of retiring at the time of their engagement,” The List said.

On November 29, 2017, immediately following the engagement announcement, it was officially confirmed that Markle would be exiting “Suits” after seven seasons.

“From all of us at USA Network and Universal Cable Productions, we want to send our most heartfelt congratulations to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on their engagement,” USA Network said in a statement.

“Meghan has been a member of our family for seven years and it has been a joy to work with her. We want to thank her for her undeniable passion and dedication to ‘Suits,’ and we wish her the very best.”

Her storyline was wrapped up with her character, Rachel Zane, marrying Patrick J. Adams, who plays her love interest, Mike Ross, throughout the show’s seven seasons.

However, her decision to leave Hollywood was apparently not one made by the royal family — Prince Harry told Oprah Winfrey his family suggested Markle should continue acting to earn money.

However, Princess Grace had to relinquish a majority of her Hollywood fortune to pay her royal dowry, something not required of Meghan Markle.

Prince Rainier of Monaco and American actress Grace Kelly during their wedding ceremony at the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monte Carlo, in 1956. The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images
Before meeting Prince Rainier, Kelly was on track to become one of the most financially successful actresses in the world. However, after she was asked to pay a $2 million dowry, the equivalent of roughly $20 million today, using her own money and family wealth, she essentially had nothing left.

When she died at the age of 52, Princess Grace only had a net worth of $10,000 and the deed to her grandfather’s small cottage in Ireland in her own name.

Princess Grace’s and Meghan Markle’s marriages were both depicted in the press as fairy tale love stories.

Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly after announcing their engagement in 1956; Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after announcing their engagement in 2017. Bettmann/Getty Images; Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images
Both Grace Kelly’s and Meghan’s Markle’s engagement and wedding days received massive public attention. Both royal weddings were broadcast live to audiences around the world and described as “modern fairy tales.”

Kelly’s wedding to Rainier was the first royal wedding to ever be transmitted live.

Prince Rainier was seeking a bride to produce an heir to the Monegasque throne, whereas Prince Harry knew he would likely never ascend to the throne.

Grace Kelly and Meghan Markle. Sunset Boulevard/Corbis/Getty Images; Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
Kelly maintained that she married for love.

“When I married Prince Rainier, I married the man and not what he represented or what he was. I fell in love with him without giving a thought to anything else,” Kelly once said.

Prince Harry, who was fifth in line to the throne when he married Meghan Markle, had no obligation to produce an heir to the British throne. Now sixth in line, it is extremely unlikely he or his children, Archie and Lilibet, will ever ascend to the throne.

Meghan Markle and Princess Grace both retained their US citizenship after marrying into royalty.

Grace Kelly in New York City in 1982; Meghan Markle in 2018. Robin Platzer/Images/Getty Images; Clive Mason/Getty Images
According to the Princess Grace Foundation, Grace Kelly was not required to renounce her American citizenship and became a dual citizen of the United States and Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier.

Meghan Markle also retained her American citizenship and even voted in the 2020 presidential election after she and Prince Harry moved to California.

Meghan Markle and Princess Grace both experienced culture shock after moving away from the United States.

Grace Kelly and Meghan Markle. Reg Birkett/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
While both Markle and Kelly experienced vastly different ways of life in London and Monaco, respectively, after becoming royalty, they both attempted to adjust to their new roles by immersing themselves in projects and causes they cared about.

“I never really liked Hollywood. I found it unreal — unreal and full of men and women whose lives were confused and full of pain,” Kelly once said.

Once a royal, she supported charities working for child welfare and established her own foundation to benefit local artists.

Meghan Markle appears to have had a harder time adjusting to her royal life and the expectations that came with it — in a March 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, she said she was naive when she entered the marriage. Last year, the California native, Prince Harry, and their son, Archie, all relocated to Santa Barbara after stepping back from the royal family.

However, she too has focused on causes she cares about, formerly serving as a patron of charities in the UK, and launching her nonprofit foundation Archewell with Prince Harry.

After starting a relationship with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle faced negativity and racism in the press.

Meghan Markle newspaper headlines. Yui Mok/PA Images/Getty Images
While there were negative reports about Kelly in the press during her time in Hollywood, Princess Grace was adored by both the people of Monaco and the Monegasque media.

However, Meghan Markle faced oftentimes unfair backlash and criticism from the British tabloids, practically from the moment she was romantically linked to Prince Harry. Her and Prince Harry’s treatment by the British press resulted in multiple lawsuits and a string of legal battles.

Meghan Markle also spoke out about the problems she faced within the royal family that led to her and Prince Harry relinquishing their royal duties and moving to California.

Painful! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Lose Inheritance Snub By King Charles For Allegedly Disrespecting the Monarchy

The Windsor family has been no stranger to drama over the years, but the latest chapter in the saga seems to have reached a new level of intensity.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have found themselves on the receiving end of a harsh rebuke from the newly crowned King Charles III, and the consequences could be severe.

King Charles III has taken the unprecedented step of excluding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the royal inheritance, a move that underscores the deepening rift within the royal family.

This decision, driven by perceived disrespect towards the monarchy, has sparked significant controversy and placed considerable strain on the couple.

The tension between Harry, Meghan, and the royal family has been escalating since their decision to step back from royal duties in 2020.

King Charles III, in particular, was reportedly offended by the couple’s actions during the royal mourning period, viewing them as a challenge to his authority and the monarchy’s values.

The exclusion from an inheritance estimated at over £100 million has shocked both the public and media, highlighting the severe consequences of their strained relationship with the royal family.

This decision to redirect inheritance funds away from Harry and Meghan reflects ongoing tensions and appears to be a direct response to their public disclosures, including their high-profile interview with Oprah Winfrey.

The monarchy perceives these actions as betrayals that undermine the integrity and traditions of the royal institution.

The public reaction has been polarized, with some criticizing the king’s actions as vindictive and others supporting his stance on preserving the monarchy’s values.

The exclusion has left Harry and Meghan facing significant financial and emotional challenges.

The couple had relied on the inheritance for their charitable efforts and personal expenses, and this setback has intensified their feud with the royal family.

They reportedly feel hurt and betrayed, and speculation about possible legal action to challenge the king’s decision adds another layer of complexity to their strained relationship.

The ongoing drama within the House of Windsor continues to draw global attention, with many questioning the future dynamics between Harry, Meghan, and the royal institution.

Is she or is she not going to launch her lifestyle brand? That’s what a lot of royal fans and critics alike can’t help but wonder about Meghan Markle and her new line, American Riviera Orchard.  Well, luckily we’ve got some answers for you. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.

Royal Family News – Here’s The Real Truth About Meghan Markle’s Lifestyle Brand

Meghan announced her lifestyle brand back in March, but six months later she’s yet to launch it in stores and of course, a lot of people want to know why.

According to Us Weekly, it looks like the launch is still in the planning phase but that it’s going to happen early next year.

One source close to the situation even said, “[ARO] will likely be very much in line with who Meghan is as a person.”

“She loves hosting events, and she’s very thoughtful about how she treats her guests whenever they come over.”

What’s more, Meghan Markle’s new Netflix series “is going to be a take on her and the joy of living” and while also include “little things she’s learned in terms of being a modern-day hostess.” 

It goes without saying that many of Meghan’s followers have had a lot to say about the matter on social media.

Royal Family News – What’s Next For Meghan Markle And ARO?

Some have even commented with, “I am so ready for ARO to launch and for Meghan’s Netflix show to start!! I am ready to start buying and to start watching, hopefully both at the same time.”

Another fan wrote, “She didn’t become an entrepreneur after leaving the RF. She was already one. She gave up a lot when she married into the RF. I would like to see PH on her show helping cook. I bet W&K would have to put out some sort of cooking video afterward.”

So far the Duchess of Sussex has made no comments about the matter just yet. Watch this space.

We will definitely update you with all of the latest details once they come in.

Prince Harry has turned 40 with his life in California worlds away from the one he led 10 years ago on his landmark 30th birthday – and royal experts have one question for the Duke of Sussex after his big day…

From dog walks on the beach under the Californian sun to rubbing shoulders with the Hollywood elite at cosy parties – life for Prince Harry couldn’t be more different compared to 10 years ago.

As he prepared to turn 30, he had just finished his military service, launched his highly successful Invictus Games with the inaugural event in London and was firmly inside the royal bubble as a working member of the Firm.
Fast forward a decade to today, the Duke of Sussex has turned 40 in a set of highly different circumstances having quit royal life and swapped it for a very different one in the United States with his wife Meghan Markle, along with their two children Prince Archie, five, and three-year-old Princess Lilibet.

But that’s not to say things are all rosy – his relationships with his father King Charles and brother Prince William are said to be at breaking point caused by a huge royal rift fuelled by Harry railing against his family in his bombshell Netflix series and controversial memoir. However, some might see their decision to send him public birthday wishes as an olive branch.

But with these huge changes to his life, both positive and more tumultuous, in the past 10 years, many might ask if Harry is happy at 40. And according to royal expert and historian Dr Tessa Dunlop, it is the “million-dollar question”. She told the Mirror: “He is certainly rich (more money has just poured into his coffers from the late Queen Mother), and with the Sussexes’ unique blend of Californian-royalty, he is stratospherically famous.

Harry with wife Meghan Markle ( 
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Harry and Meghan with their children Archie and Lilibet ( 
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“But ‘happy’ is much harder to quantify. Certainly at 40 Harry’s world is miles away from his royal bubble of ten years ago. Then, he was the product of two very British institutions – the army and the monarchy. Nowadays, dog walks on Californian sand and casual dinners in a local Italian with a new set of Montecito friends, have replaced the predictable royal churn of Balmoral, Sandringham, King and Country.

“But, if you look for it, there is continuity. Ten years ago, Harry celebrated his 30th birthday with the launch of the Invictus Games. He had found his calling: later writing: ‘I was caught off guard by this wave of appreciation and gratitude. And joy.’

“Service, then and now, makes Harry happy. The big difference is ten years ago Harry had his Dad by his side. ‘Well done, darling boy’ was Charles’s response to Harry’s first Invictus performance. Nowadays, the Prince is a seasoned performer, but I suspect he’d be far happier if his father was still cheering him from the sidelines. A landmark birthday is always a good place to start. Fingers crossed the King found the time to reach out to his son, yesterday of all days.”

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Meanwhile, royal biographer Ingrid Seward believes that not even Harry could have foretold his life now. She explained: “Harry would never have envisaged himself living in California 10 years ago. He was still dedicated to the military although his active career was ending. He founded the Invictus Games and the first tournament took place to huge fanfare in London in September 2014 around the time of his 30th birthday.

“King Charles would have celebrated his son’s 40th from a distance. Milestone birthdays are important to the royals. Whatever upsets Harry has caused will be forgotten for the day. Prince William wished his brother Happy Birthday – even if it was through clenched teeth. He doesn’t trust him, but together with his family he wished him the best on his milestone birthday.”

Ahead of his big day, Harry insisted he is ‘excited’ about turning 40 as he prepares to celebrate this birthday with friends. In a statement issued to the BBC, he said: “I was anxious about 30, I’m excited about 40. Whatever the age, my mission is to continue showing up and doing good in the world.

“Becoming a father of two incredibly kind and funny kids has given me a fresh perspective on life, as well as sharpening my focus in all my work. Being a dad is one of life’s greatest joys and has only made me more driven and more committed to making this world a better place.”

Harry is understood to have spent his birthday with his two children as well as wife Meghan. He is said to have planned a holiday with friends afterwards to mark the age. It is in stark contrast to the 30th birthday celebrations held for him 10 years ago. Ingrid added: “Harry celebrated his 30th with his mates at a grand dinner in Clarence House. His 40th will be in the sunshine of Montecino with a wife and two kids. He says he is happier now. We hope he is.”