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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

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, was honored with the prestigious Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPY Awards held at the Dolby Theatre. The award recognizes his remarkable contributions to the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style competition he founded for wounded service members.

A Tribute to Pat Tillman

The Pat Tillman Award, named after the late ex-footballer Pat Tillman, holds special significance. Tillman famously left behind a $3.8 million NFL contract to join the US Army after the 9/11 tragedy. Tragically, he lost his life due to friendly fire in Afghanistan two decades ago.

In a heartfelt acceptance speech, Prince Harry emphasized that the award belonged not to him but to the veterans and service personnel from over 20 nations who made the Invictus Games a reality. He said, “I stand here not as Prince Harry, Pat Tillman award recipient, but rather as a voice on behalf of the Invictus Games Foundation. Moments like these help us reach those that need Invictus most and reduce the alarming statistic of more than 20 veterans a day taking their own lives in this country alone.”

Acknowledging the Tillman Family

Prince Harry expressed his deepest gratitude to everyone in the Pat Tillman Foundation, led by Marie Tillman Shenton, who was present at the event. He also paid tribute to the Tillman family, particularly Mary Tillman. He stated, “Her advocacy for Pat’s legacy is deeply personal and one that I respect. The bond between a mother and son is eternal and transcends even the greatest losses.”

Giving a nod to late mother

‘Her advocacy for Pat’s legacy is deeply personal and one that I respect,’ he said, referring to the fallen soldier’s mom. ‘The bond between a mother and son is eternal and transcends even the greatest losses.’

Controversy and Recognition

However, controversy surrounded Prince Harry’s selection as this year’s recipient. Mary Tillman openly expressed her surprise, calling him a “controversial and divisive individual.” She argued that other deserving recipients within the veteran community lacked the resources and privilege that Prince Harry possesses.

Despite the criticism, the ESPY Awards continue to celebrate unsung sporting heroes. Last year, the Buffalo Bills training staff received the Pat Tillman award for their life-saving actions on the field.

Prince Harry’s acceptance of the Pat Tillman Award underscores the power of unity, courage, and mutual respect—a message that resonates beyond national boundaries and personal struggles. His commitment to supporting veterans through the Invictus Games remains unwavering, honoring Pat Tillman’s legacy and inspiring others to make a difference.

On the evening of October 18, a short trailer about the documentary of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their trip to Africa continued to be released.

In particular, this trailer introduces a short interview with Meghan Markle filled with emotions.

Host Tom Bradby followed the couple and baby Archie throughout the couple’s 10-day tour of Africa.

In the latest trailer, you can see Tom Bradby standing and chatting with Meghan Markle about how royal life has affected her..Meghan Markle fought back tears saying: “Look, any woman, especially when she’s pregnant, they’re really vulnerable. It’s really difficult and when the baby being born, that multiplies.

And thank you for asking me about this, because not many people ask me whether I’m okay or not. That’s the harsh reality behind royal life family”.

Tom Bradby continued to ask the royal bride whether it could be called a struggle or not and Meghan Markle, with a face full of emotions, answered briefly: “Yes”.

The documentary is expected to air at 9:00 p.m. on October 20 with a length of more than 1 hour capturing impressive moments and conversations with the royal couple while they were in Africa. The short interview with Meghan Markle above caused social networks to explode with hundreds of thousands of comments, mentioning the royal bride.

Instead of sympathizing with Meghan Markle, most opinions expressed anger and called it a fake and ridiculous action. They criticized the royal bride for playing the role of a pitiful and miserable victim.

“You get to live in a palace, wear high-end clothes every day, travel around the world by private jet to capture perfect moments with poor people. You are truly pitiful,” one internet user said. sarcastically Meghan Markle.

“No one asked if she was okay because she was being provided money by the whole of England,” another person said angrily.

“The woman with doe eyes to attract the sympathy of others. She is living in a 10 million pound mansion, married to the Queen’s nephew and has a 2 million pound wardrobe, what else do she want? here again”, another commenter said.

Obviously, the online community is very upset with Meghan Markrle’s latest shares, when she has everything that many people still desire, but for the royal bride, it is a struggle with countless pressures. , making her the victim and everyone else guilty.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a home in the United Kingdom which was worth £2.5m – but the couple had to give it up, reports suggest.

According to reports, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a two-year lease on a property in the Cotswolds.

Harry and Meghan are believed to have signed the lease shortly before they walked down the aisle in May 2018.

After the Sussexes got wed, the couple moved into Frogmore Cottage after renovating the property in Windsor.

But while the Sussexes waited for renovations to be carried out and completed, they are said to have resided in the Oxfordshire property, which was estimated to be worth more than £2.5m in 2018.

The Grade II-listed house comprises of three primary structures, with those being the main farmhouse, a separate two-bedroom cottage for staff and guests, and a converted barn that boasts not one but two kitchens, one on each of its two floors. Meanwhile, the main farmhouse consists of four bedrooms.

A friend of the couple previously said that the Sussexes “loved walking the dogs there and entertaining their friends in complete solitude” at the Oxfordshire home, with them reported to have entertained the likes of George and Amal Clooney while residing there.

Prince Harry and Meghan were evicted from Frogmore Cottage last summer. The pair departed their Windsor home and England as a whole in 2020 when they stepped down from their senior roles as working royals and moved across the pond to America.

Harry wrote in his memoir of Frogmore: “Once upon a time, this was going to be my forever home. Instead, it had proved to be just another brief stop.”

Following the publication of his bombshell memoir, the Sussexes were told to depart the cottage for good – meaning they would no longer have any residence in the UK. At the time, a representative confirmed: “We can confirm the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage.”

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror earlier this year, royal biographer Tom Quinn said: “Harry was absolutely furious and in tears about being evicted from Frogmore he felt his father had no right to do it and that it was purely vindictive.

“Harry couldn’t see that choosing to stop being a working royal would inevitably mean being deprived of his royal residence.”

Biographer Angela Levin, renowned for her candid views on Meghan Markle, has resurfaced with explosive revelations that promise to ignite intense debate. Drawing from her sources within Buckingham Palace, Levin sheds light on the simmering tensions following Meghan and Harry’s headline-making interview with Oprah last year. While the Sussexes have positioned themselves as victims, insiders insist there’s more to the story. Levin now delves deeper into Meghan’s perspective, challenging the narrative of royal unpreparedness.

Meghan’s Alleged Research and Contradictions

Levin contends that Meghan Markle conducted extensive research on the monarchy before joining the Windsor family. This contradicts Meghan’s public portrayal of naivety and blindsiding. According to Levin, Meghan was well aware of royal duties and expectations even before her marriage. Both Harry and Meghan reportedly received comprehensive briefings to prevent any post-wedding confusion.

Tensions and Contradictions

Meghan’s behavior and statements as a royal allegedly strained relations within the family. Levin highlights Kate Middleton’s concerted efforts to welcome Meghan, directly opposing Meghan’s feelings of exclusion. Despite the couple’s complaints about insufficient support, insiders claim that the royal family and their support teams provided substantial assistance.

Dramatic Claims and Insider Insights

Levin suggests that some of Meghan’s specific claims during the Oprah interview—such as her alleged lack of help during suicidal thoughts—may have been exaggerated for dramatic effect. These revelations paint a different picture of Meghan’s integration into royal life, hinting that the Duchess was more prepared and supported than publicly acknowledged.

As the debate rages on, Levin’s insider perspective adds complexity to the ongoing saga of Meghan Markle’s royal journey.

Denise Welch and the Loose Women team experienced a performance by Andrea Bocelli, causing the panellist to poke fun at Kim Kardashian for “paying for” a show from the opera singer.

Andrea Bocelli performed on Wednesday’s episode of Loose Women, after which panellist Denise Welch poked fun at Kim Kardashian for “paying for” a performance from the opera star.

The Italian tenor performed an emotional rendition of Bambina Mia with his 12-year-old daughter Virginia on the series in light of his upcoming BST Hyde Park show. The singer joined the panel to discuss his upcoming concert at the London festival, which runs until July 14.

The former Coronation Street star couldn’t help but joke about experiencing one of the icon’s performances for free when the American reality star had to seemingly pay for the privilege. Of course, fans of the singer will recall how Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West invited Bocelli to sing at their Florence wedding in 2014.

Andrea Bocelli appeared on Wednesday’s episode of Loose Women. ( 
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Taking to Instagram, Welch marked the unforgettable moment Bocelli graced the Loose Women stage. She wrote above a re-posted video of the singer on the show: “I felt like I had a private audience with @andreabocelliofficial Kim Kardashian had to pay for that!!!”

 

Back at the former spouses’ wedding, the pair were pictured at the time intensely staring into each other’s eyes during one of the songs. E! News reported at the time that Bocelli performed several songs, including Ave Maria and his hit Con te partirò (With You I Will Leave).

Speaking recently on the talk show series, his child admitted that she was just eight years old when she first sang with her famous father to an audience. “I wasn’t supposed to sing. I’m not sure how it happened,” Virginia said.

Denise Welch marked the unforgettable moment that Bocelli sung on the show by mentioning his performance at Kim Kardashian’s wedding. ( 
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The Italian tenor performed an emotional rendition of Bambina Mia with his 12-year-old daughter Virginia. ( 
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Andrea then responded: “I had to sing Hallelujah and it has a lot of English words, so I asked Virginia to learn the song to sing it with me.” The pair performed in Palma, Mallorca, for her first performance.

“The song is about a dad who is talking to his daughter about life and love,” Virginia explained. “I got emotional when I was recording it, it took a long time to record it because I was bawling, and then my dad noticed and made fun of me.”

The star is due to take to the stage at Hyde Park on Friday. Andrea said the upcoming performance is “a dream come true for me”.

The international singer is set to sing alongside The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which is conducted by Michele Spotti. The conductor has fulfilled the role of Musical Director of Marseille’s Opera House and Philharmonic Orchestra since 2023.

TV personality Myleene Klass is comparing the festival day. Festival-goers will also be treated to performances from Nadine Sierra, Isabel Leonard, and Luca Micheletti as well as a choir by the Crouch End Festival Chorus.

Ruth Langsford has provided fans with a much-anticipated update on her dog Maggie, who recently underwent an operation, just months after the star announced her split from Eamonn Holmes

Ruth Langsford has updated her Instagram followers on the health of her Collie cross, Maggie, after the pooch underwent surgery recently.

The telly favourite, who is in the midst of a divorce from her co-presenter hubby Eamonn Holmes, had previously shared that their cherished dog needed to be sedated for a procedure.

On Thursday, Ruth delighted fans with news that Maggie’s operation, which was to remove “a little wart.” went smoothly. The Loose Women presenter posted a video showing Maggie with a shaved patch and stitches, expressing gratitude for the well-wishes from her followers, reports the Express.

In an endearing clip where she’s seen gently stroking Maggie’s chin, Ruth penned: “Maggie is doing very well after her little op yesterday. Thanks for asking.”

Eamonn and Ruth, who adopted Maggie back in 2011, often featured the beloved canine on their social media. Described as almost like a “second child” to the pair, Maggie has been at the centre of reported custody discussions following the couple’s split.

Ruth shared an update on Maggie ( 
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Sources suggest there have been “difficult conversations” over who will take care of Maggie, with one insider telling The Sun: “Maggie is like a daughter to them. They dote on her.”

“But she’s getting on and they know she needs stability,” added the source, highlighting the importance of a stable home for Maggie amidst Eamonn’s ongoing health issues.

They further expressed: “The thought of giving her up is heartbreaking to him. But if Ruth is able to get out and about and walk her more, then it may well be that she gets Maggie in the split.”

Eamonn’s profound fondness for Maggie was evident earlier this year when he spoke about the “unconditional love” he has for her and the joy she adds to his life, saying: “I genuinely have never experienced affection like it.”

Loose Women turned awkward on Monday as the panellists aired a debate titled: “Does marriage work better for men than women?” which prompted Linda Robson to make a dig

Loose Women’s Linda Robson couldn’t resist making a savage dig at co-star Janet Street-Porter on Monday.

During the latest episode, the panellists aired a debate titled: “Does marriage work better for men than women?” which prompted an awkward exchange between Linda, 66, and Janet, 77. Host, Christine Lampard, said: “Is marriage actually better for men than it is for women, what do you think, Janet, did you know what you were signing up for?”

To which Janet admitted: “Marriage is a job” before Linda interrupted her, exclaiming: “Well you’ve done it five times!” This prompted Janet to fire back with: “Four times, Linda, four times. Arithmetic was never your forte!” with the audience laughing in response over the exchange.

Loose Women’s Linda Robson couldn’t resist making a savage dig at co-star Janet Street-Porter on Monday ( 
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It comes as Janet previously admitted on the show that she woke up the morning after her wedding and regretted it. The Loose Women panelist, who has been married four times, claimed she didn’t want to go through half of her weddings but did out of pressure and embarrassment. Stacey Solomon called her co-star “the Grim Reaper of marriage” at the time as the pair argued about the importance of tying the knot.

Speaking about marrying someone you don’t love, Janet said: “Well maybe if you’re involved in something, in an event of that magnitude, you think I’d better go through with it.

“I mean 50% of mine [weddings] have been like that. One I knew the next morning. I adored him and I still do to this day but the next day I got up and I thought ‘why did we do that?’ That was a big mistake, but we had a great party.”

During the latest episode, the panellists aired a debate titled: “Does marriage work better for men than women?” ( 
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Elsewhere, back in 2017, Janet married herself on Loose Women. The red-haired panellist walked up the aisle of the chat show studio in a full white veil – holding a bouquet of roses. Once Janet had walked up the aisle instead of an anxious groom, she was confronted with a mirror and Frank Lampard was on hand to officiate – waiting with a certificate in hand.

“Do you Janet, take you Janet to be your lawfully wedded Janet?” Frank asked at the time to which the blushing bride responded: “Why the hell not!” Elsewhere on Monday’s show, it was Janet’s 1000th episode and show as they celebrated in the ITV studio.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash admitted they sleep in separate bedrooms during a conversation on Celebrity Gogglebox.

Stacey Solomon fears “the spark could eventually fizzle out” with husband Joe Swash and reportedly misses when they had “sex almost daily”.

It comes after the 34-year-old admitted she and Joe, 42, sleep in different beds during a recent episode of Celebrity Gogglebox. An insider has now told Closer that mum-of-five Stacey fears the couple will start to feel more like a “room mates than lovers”.

Stacey and Joe, share children Rex, five, Rose two, and Belle, 16 months, together while the Loose Women panellist has sons Zachary, 16 and Leighton, 12, from a previous relationship. But insiders say having three young children in a short space of time has “put a strain” on the relationship.

Stacey and Joe had three young children in a short space of time. ( 
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Insiders say Stacey fears losing the spark with Joe Swash. ( 
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The insider said: “Right now, she’s worried they could start to feel more like room mates than lovers and if they don’t start making a conscious effort to carve out time for each other and find more of a balance, the spark could fizzle out and they might never get it back.”

Stacey and Joe have been open about their sex life. With Stacey previously admitting she would “rather eat than have sex”, confessing she worried her sex drive was too low.

The insider said the pair had previously pledged to make a conscious effort to reignite the passion in their relationship. They added: “Stacey misses that intense physical connection they had when they first started dating in 2015 – admitting they couldn’t keep their hands off each other and would have sex almost daily.”

Stacey and Joe are now said to be making more time for each other, agreeing to weekly date nights, to help juggle their busy careers and family life. The insider says they are also planning a romantic getaway for their second wedding anniversary.

Stacey is said to have told pals she has bought “loads of new sexy underwear” to surprise EastEnders actor Joe. While Stacey and Joe are said to be concerned about the spark, the insider says the pair “love the family they’ve created” and are “crazy about each other”.

The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton has claimed that pop star Conor Maynard has failed to respond to her messages as she prepares to welcome their child after a one-night stand

The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton has hit out at singer Conor Maynard as she prepares to welcome his baby.

Pop star Conor and reality star Charlotte met at a boozy night out and were introduced by the show’s winner, Harry Clarke, the boyfriend of Conor’s younger sister. Appearing on Tuesday’s Loose Women, Charlotte, 32, opened up about her pregnancy as she revealed that she is doing it completely alone after Conor reportedly made it clear that he did not want to be apart of their baby’s life.

Speaking to the Loose Women panel, mum-to-be Charlotte revealed her unborn baby’s name as Penelope as she detailed the advances she has made to Conor, which have reportedly been ignored by the singer. Charlotte revealed that she has been in touch with Conor, but he has failed to respond, which has left Charlotte in a dark place mentally.

“I’m always torn with what’s best for the baby. For me and my mental health, and the damage that Conor has done to me, I absolutely wouldn’t want him in my life. But, I’m an adult and I understand what I’ve entered into here and if that’s how it has to be then I have to suck it up and put her first,” Charlotte told the Loose Women panel.

Mum-to-be Charlotte revealed her unborn baby’s name as Penelope ( 
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She continued: “I would like it for her at some point in her life, but I don’t think there’s really much point at this stage, but in the future maybe – that might be nice for her. But it’s got to be all Penelope’s decision.”

It comes after Charlotte recently posted a message on Instagram in which she made claims about Conor. She wrote: “I just wanted to thank all the kind wishes… it has been hard speaking again because last time I thought I was alone but to find out he has more hidden children out there that he has done this to other women made me think I will speak, for the scared women…”

The Traitors star continued: “For some, I may be irritating but I think unless you have been in these shoes like me and these others it’s hard to understand. Anyway thank you for my loyal followers and for the women who have been courageous enough to speak to me.”

The reality star said that she feared she would miscarry her miracle baby and had been placed on bed rest by her doctors. “It was so stressful that doctors twice put me on bed rest. I thought I was going to miscarry,” she said. Charlotte went on to claim that since falling pregnant she had felt “abandoned and alone”.

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The relationship between Charlotte and Conor has deteriorated since she fell pregnant and speaking to The Sun, she said: “He told me, ‘I’m not ready to be a dad. It’s nothing against you, Charlotte, but even if we’d been together three years, I would be the exact same. I do not want to have a child. That’s why I haven’t got a dog’.”

Charlotte has claimed that he only wanted her to reach out to him if his paternity was going to be revealed in public. The Traitors star shared: “He told me, ‘This is your miracle baby. It is not mine’. He ended the text, ‘Hope you’re all good, Charlotte x’.”

Charlotte went on to speak about her previous miscarriages and her thoughts on her pregnancy: “After seven miscarriages over my 20s, failed Insemination, failed IVF I was told It probably won’t happen for you. These words for a lot of women, are the words you never want to hear! Yet someone decided I deserved a wish answering and I am now going to have my own little miracle. It was a rough start (never knew sickness could be so bad) but I’m starting to feel normal again!! I wanted to share this with all my family, friends and #thetraitors fan base!! It’s been a shock, to say the least but the most welcomed surprise ever!!”