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MEGHAN and Harry weren’t invited to Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding – but Kate and William were, it’s reported.

The eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham wed Nicola Peltz yesterday during a star-studded £3million ceremony.

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Kate and William were invited to Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding because of their long friendship with the couple – but Harry and Meghan weren’t, it’s reportedCredit: AFP

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The Beckhams are close with the Sussexes and the Cambridges. It’s understood the former football ace and his fashion designer wife ‘agonised’ over the decisionCredit: Getty
The Cambridges were invited to the stunning event in Florida after inviting the Beckhams to their own wedding in 2011, it’s understood.

However, it’s understood they politely declined the invitation, and did not fly out for the celebrations.

The Sussexes also invited David and Victoria to their big day in 2018.

It has long been reported that they would be at the top of the guest list, as David and Harry are known to be friendly.

However, it’s been reported by the Mirror that they did not receive an invitation.

The paper claims the Beckhams “agonised” over which royal couple to invite because of the alleged rift between William and Harry.

However, in the end they decided to ask William and Kate to attend because of their long friendship, it’s said.

A source close to the Beckhams told the publication: “David and Victoria wrote to William and Kate inviting them and the family to their son’s wedding.

“William replied wishing them a great deal of joy but [said] they were unable to attend.”

William and Kate were “always” the Beckhams’ choice as the couples have a “very strong relationship”, it’s claimed.

However, it’s believed security issues prevented the couple from accepting their invitation.

David and William have struck up a firm friendship over the years, with England’s footballing hero often now joining the Duke to spread awareness of mental health issues.

Last year, David and son Romeo shared the Royal Box at the Euros with Kate and William.

ROYAL INVITATION

The former footballer posted a selfie with Kate in the background after England knocked Germany out of the competition.

Photos from the game also show the couple laughing with the Beckhams, who were sitting directly behind them.

David revealed he’s “good mates” with William in an interview from ten years ago.

He told Esquire: “It’s a very normal relationship, with Harry as well.

“They’re very easy to get along with. They love their sport.

“William loves Aston Villa, unfortunately, which obviously I give him a bit of stick about.”

LONG FRIENDSHIP

Last year, David and William reunited at the Sun’s glittering Who Cares Wins awards. They flashed relaxed grins at the camera as they caught up.

It’s thought David first became close to both of the princes as they campaigned for London to hold the World Cup back in 2012.

The football ace and dad-of-four was master of ceremonies at Brooklyn’s wedding yesterday.

Romeo, 19, and Cruz, 17, were joint best men, while little sister Harper, 10, was among the bridesmaids.

Gordon Ramsay, Mel B, Serena Williams and Eva Longoria were among the guests, as were model Gigi Hadid and reality star Nicole Ritchie.

Snoop Dogg performed a DJ set and Marc Anthony – ex-husband of film star Jennifer – serenaded the couple during performances inside one of three huge marquees.

Representatives for both the Cambridges and the Sussexes have been contacted for comment.

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The Beckhams attended the weddings of both William and Kate, and Harry and MeghanCredit: Getty – Pool

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It’s understood they felt unable to invite both William and Harry to the wedding of Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz because of the brothers’ alleged riftCredit: Getty

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David and the brothers are believed to have become friends in 2012

MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry could attend Brooklyn Beckham’s star-studded wedding – days after snubbing Prince Philip’s memorial, it’s claimed.

Speculation that the Sussexes will attend the bash next weekend is mounting after Spice Girl Mel B revealed Victoria and David Beckham will invite their own guests.

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Meghan and Harry may attend Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding as the guests of David and Victoria – despite skipping Prince Philip’s memorial, it’s claimedCredit: Getty

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The Sussexes have been at the ‘top of the guest list’ since the summer of 2020, it’s reportedCredit: Getty
Brooklyn Beckham will marry actress Nicola Peltz, 27, on April 9 at her family’s oceanfront mansion in Palm Beach, Florida.

The destination is a short flight from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s mansion in exclusive Montecito.

Appearing on the Lorraine show, Mel B confirmed she’ll be attending along with her mother.

And David, 46, and Victoria, 47, are reportedly firm friends with Harry and Meghan – even attending their nuptials at Windsor Castle in May 2018.

In February 2020, David spoke about his relationship with Harry, calling the royal “amazing”.

“We love him and he’s an amazing person – and that’s the most important thing – but I’m proud to see him growing up as an individual and being that person that every father wants to be,” he said.

The Sun revealed in July 2020 that the Sussexes will be at the top of the Beckhams’ guest list for the wedding.

But Harry is facing criticism after he skipped the Duke of Edinburgh’s memorial, making him the only senior royal to do so.

He blamed his absence on the ongoing row over police protection when he’s in the UK.

The duke is pursuing a legal challenge against the Home Office after being told he would no longer be given the “same degree of security” when visiting from the US.

Harry, who offered to pay for protection himself, says he longs to return to home with his family – but fears they’ll be at risk.

However, he will fly to the Netherlands in a fortnight for the Invictus Games.

Harry’s former biographer Angela Levin blasted his decision as “pathetic”.

She told The Sun: “He is such a changed person.

“It’s difficult to know if he will even regret not attending.

“The Harry I interviewed was caring and kind and instinctive.

“Nowadays, he’s so full of resentment.”

She said the duke “doesn’t seem to have any broader range to care about things unless they are things impacting him and Meghan”.

“Many royals from abroad made the effort, yet Harry’s pathetic excuse is that he didn’t feel safe,” she said.

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Meghan and Harry failed to return to the UK for the service this week amid a row over police protection

THIS is the awkward moment Prince Harry walked straight past Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz as the “bitter rift” between the families raged on.

The Duke of Sussex joined Leonardo DiCaprio in a star-studded crowd as he watched Lionel Messi lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 win in Los Angeles.

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This is the moment Prince Harry walked past Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola PeltzCredit: Twitter/Football Maniac

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The couple appear to look straight ahead seemingly unaware of his presenceCredit: Twitter/Football Maniac

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Harry is seen walking through a lobby at the BMO Stadium to his VIP boxCredit: Twitter/Football Maniac
In footage shared on social media, Harry is seen walking through a lobby at the BMO Stadium to his VIP box while fans cheer and call out his name.

The royal walks past the celebrity couple, who appear to look straight ahead seemingly unaware of his presence.

It is unclear if Brooklyn, Nicola and Harry saw each other, but the uncomfortable interaction has fuelled further speculation that the Beckhams have been “Markled”.

Last month it was revealed that David and Victoria Beckham’s friendship with Meghan Markle and Harry was over amid claims of royal story leaks.

The Sun on Sunday previously told how Harry confronted the ex-England skipper, suggesting he or wife Victoria, 49, were responsible for leaks about the royal couple.

 

Sources say David was left “absolutely bloody furious” after the accusations were made in a phone call.

Meghan, 42, went on to make friends with Victoria and David, 48, after she started dating Prince Harry in 2016.

It is thought the couples grew close as David’s communications director Izzy May is pals with Markus Anderson, who helped to arrange Harry and Meghan’s secret dates at London’s Soho House.

David and Victoria were then guests at the Sussexes’ wedding in 2018.

But Harry and Meghan were not present when the Beckhams’ eldest son Brooklyn, 24, married last year.

It comes as Harry, 38, wore a Los Angeles FC scarf as he watched his local club lose to Messi’s side yesterday evening.

His wife Meghan was also on the VIP list for the game – but was nowhere to be seen.

Other massive celebs on a leaked list of “notable attendees” included DiCaprio, Will Ferrell, Selena Gomez, LeBron James, Jason Sudeikis, Ed Norton, Owen Wilson and rappers Tyga and Nas.

He was also joined by Brit stars Gerard Butler, Tom Holland and Liam Gallagher.

Inter Miami owner David also looked on as his side carried on their winning streak.

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The Duke of Sussex joined Leonardo DiCaprio in a star-studded crowdCredit: Apple+

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David Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami, is pictured on SundayCredit: Rex

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Harry, 38, wore a Los Angeles FC scarf as he watched his local club loseCredit: Getty

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Lionel Messi lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 win in Los AngelesCredit: Reuters

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Selena Gomez was among the other stars at the gameCredit: AP

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Actor Jason Sudeikis (R) sat with Brendan Hunt (L) during the match

HE is a self-proclaimed royalist and has supported senior royals at a string of high profile events, but David Beckham recently cemented his friendship with the famous family after accepting a dinner invitation from the King.

Last month it was revealed how the ex-England star, 48, had accepted an invitation for talks with Charles on becoming a celebrity ambassador for a royal charity.

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David Beckham has cemented himself in the royal family favourite circleCredit: Darren Fletcher

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The Princess of Wales is said to have a friendship with Victoria Beckham tooCredit: Getty

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David’s history with the royal family goes back yearsCredit: Getty
In particular, Goldenballs is being wooed in the hope he can sprinkle a little stardust on the Prince’s Foundation, which provides skills training to youngsters.

It is a role David is both familiar with and does well, having previously supported Harry with his Invictus Games, and William with both environmental and mental health campaigns.

And according to Sarah Hewson, royal editor of Talk TV, the invitation from the King could be the start of another new royal friendship.

She told Fabulous: “I think David and the King might have more in common than perhaps we might have realised.

It’s very clear which side the Beckhams are on

Sarah HewsonRoyal Editor, Talk TV

“For instance, like Charles, David is an avid beekeeper and he gifted the King a jar of honey that he had harvested after the coronation.

“I certainly think there’s a lot that can be done by them working together. I think that it’s quite an interesting development in terms of David’s history with the royal family – and it’s very clear which side the Beckhams are on.”

Sarah is referring to the alleged feud between the Beckhams and the Sussexes over leaked stories.

Harry reportedly called David accusing him and wife Victoria of the leaks in an “awkward” conversation which left David “absolutely bloody furious”.

Since then, David and Victoria, 49, have appeared to distance themselves from the couple.

But David and Harry’s relationship was once a solid one.

So much so, Harry, 39, asked David to be an official ambassador for the Invictus Games in 2018, and David joined him and wife Meghan, 42, Down Under for the event.

The Inter Miami team president has also enjoyed a good friendship with Prince William, 40, over the years.

In 2020, the ex England star took part in a group video call with Prince William and other sports stars for the royal’s mental health Heads Up campaign.

That summer David and his son Romeo joined William, president of the FA, in the royal box to watch England vs Germany. More recently, David joined Kate and William at the Earthshot Awards in Boston last year.

David even invited the royal couple to his eldest son Brooklyn’s wedding – though a source at the time said William wished them “a great deal of joy but they are unable to attend.”

There is a real fun side to William and David’s friendship

Denise Palmer-DaviesBorne Media, Director

Talking about his friendship with the brothers in 2012, David said “They’re two people who have grown up in the spotlight and the respect that I have for them, and that people in our country and all over the world have for them, is amazing.

“I have a huge amount of respect for William and Harry because of what they’ve been through from a very young age.

“They’re a credit obviously to their mum and everyone in the Royal Family.”

But while David’s relationship with the brothers appears on the surface to be dictated by work projects, Denise Palmer-Davies, director of celeb PR firm Borne Media, believes David has a genuine friendship with William, and that they have “a real fondness” for each other.

She said: “There is a real fun side to William and David’s friendship.

“There are a lot of in jokes and banter between them – mainly over William supporting Aston Villa which David always likes to make fun of.

“Whenever you look at pictures of them together you can see there is a genuine friendship that runs much deeper than just work.

“There is mutual respect and a real fondness, I think.”

She added: “Their friendship extends out to their wider families too. We’ve seen David and Romeo join William, Kate and George at football matches and I’m sure George has asked David lots about being a footballer.

“As we know, George loves football – we recently saw Kate attending one of his matches and William wants him to be a striker for Aston Villa. George has even had football themed parties at Kensington Palace and we’ve seen the faces he pulls while watching England, so who better to ask about all things football than an England legend.

“Kate also has a behind-the-scenes friendship with Victoria too. We have seen her wear sunglasses from Victoria’s range, and Kate owns one of her Quincy bags. We even saw Kate in a Victoria Beckham midi dress at an event earlier this year.

“They are both incredibly discreet women, but I can imagine they have bonded over their love of fashion and I bet Kate loves Victoria’s wicked sense of humour.”

And as David’s friendship with the King also blossoms, there is talk of how a new partnership might help David achieve his ultimate goal – a knighthood.

Whenever you look at pictures of them together you can see there is a genuine friendship

Denise Palmer-DaviesBorne Media, Director

David was made an OBE for services to football 20 years ago, while his ex-Spice Girl wife Victoria, 49, was given the same honour in 2017 for services to the fashion industry.

But being called ‘Sir David’ is an honour that he is still waiting for.

Sarah said: “Having a nice cosy dinner at Dumfries House with King Charles certainly doesn’t do him any harm, does it?

“But I think there are benefits on both sides because this role [for David] is for the Prince’s Foundation, the charity that Charles founded as the Prince of Wales, but has not been without controversy.

“With the allegations around cash for honours – where it was claimed a Saudi billionaire was promised British citizenship and a knighthood in return for being a donor – the Foundation needs to be rebranded.

“And who better to do that than a star like David Beckham.”

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David recently accepted an invitation for talks with Charles on becoming a celebrity ambassador for a royal charityCredit: AFP

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David has supported Harry with his Invictus GamesCredit: Getty

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The footballer has also supported William with both environmental and mental health campaignsCredit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun

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Prince Harry reportedly called David accusing him and wife Victoria of the leaks in an ‘awkward’ conversation which left David ‘absolutely bloody furious’Credit: Splash News

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David recently cemented his friendship with the famous family after accepting a dinner invitation from the KingCredit: PA

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David and Victoria secured a coveted invitation to Harry’s royal wedding in 2018

IT has long been thought that when Prince Harry allegedly called David Beckham to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories, that he also ended their long term friendship.

But one royal expert thinks it was actually David who decided to cut ties with Prince Harry, and not the other way around.

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Royal editor Sarah Hewson claims David Beckham is a ‘self proclaimed royalist’ who has picked the ‘side’ of Prince WilliamCredit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun

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The royal editor said cracks started to show in David and Prince Harry’s relationship when he wasn’t at son Brooklyn’s weddingCredit: Getty

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It has been portrayed that the Beckhams were ‘Markled’ by Harry and Meghan, but was it the other way round?Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Sarah Hewson, royal editor at Talk TV, exclusively told Fabulous: “Things turned sour between David and Harry over these leaked stories and it has been portrayed that the Beckhams were ‘Markled’ – cut out of their lives like they have Meghan’s father and her BFF Jessica Mulroney.

“But I’m not sure it’s so clear cut. Who dropped who? David is a self proclaimed royalist.

“He queued for 12 hours to see the Queen lying in State and he has worked with the royals on several charitable campaigns – perhaps it was David who pulled the plug and he is actually the one distancing himself from them rather than the other way around.”

Cracks first started emerging in the pair’s friendship last spring when the former footballer invited Prince William and Kate to his son Brooklyn’s wedding – and not Harry and Meghan.

At the time, a source said: “David’s attachment and history go back with William and Kate and they have a very strong relationship and they were their choice of wedding guests. It was always about them, it was never about Meghan and Harry.

“They are the people David and Victoria are attached to and it’s always been about them because they’ve had a long history together.”

And perhaps it wasn’t a coincidence that after the apparent snub, Meghan, 42, seemingly stopped wearing Victoria’s designs – while Kate appeared to be wearing them more than ever.

She wore one of the designer’s dresses to an engagement in January and was spotted donning a pair of VB glasses at Wimbledon over the summer.

She even reintroduced a Victoria Beckham bag to her wardrobe – taking the white Quincy tote out on a royal visit in May, the first time she had been seen with it since 2016.

Then, earlier this year, it was claimed that Prince Harry called David, 48, accusing him and wife Victoria, 49, of story leaks.

It was reportedly an “awkward” conversation which left David “absolutely bloody furious”, and since then the Beckhams have appeared to further distance themselves from the Sussexes.

And according to Sarah, it’s a move that can only strengthen David’s friendship with Prince William and the King.

She said: “Perhaps by distancing himself from Harry and Meghan, it has helped David cement his relationships with William and the King. After all, he is due to meet with Charles for dinner soon. I think David has made it very clear whose side he is on.”

Meanwhile, Denise Palmer-Davies, a PR expert and director of celeb firm Borne, said David choosing an allegiance with William over Harry is a “shrewd move” – and one he “won’t regret.”

She told Fabulous: “David has made no secret of the fact he is a royalist. He has always got involved in royal linked projects, he sings the national anthem with pride and showed such respect when the Queen died.

“He is also a family man, and I think given his respect for the royals and all they stand for, he was probably quite shocked by some of the mud Harry has been slinging at them. It wouldn’t surprise me if David wanted to distance himself from Harry and Meghan – it seems wherever they go, drama follows and I can’t see David wanting to be part of that.

“Taking a step back from his relationship with Harry, all while further cementing his friendship with William, and now the King, is a shrewd move, and I think it could end up being the best decision he has ever made.

“There will be so many opportunities for David to get involved in royal linked charitable projects, and I can see the royals benefiting from his popularity.

“Staying friends with Harry is unlikely to be as straightforward, and as I said, comes with lots of unnecessary drama!”

THERE has been rumours of a rift between the Beckhams and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry – and a recent move could have soured relations further.

The footballing legend and his glamorous wife were pictured last week with former US president Barack Obama at a charitable event.

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David and Victoria Beckham supporting Barack Obama’s The Obama Foundation earlier this month in the USCredit: Instagram

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Prince Harry and ‘politically-ambitious’ Meghan Marlke are rumoured to have rifted with David and VictoriaCredit: Getty
According to an insider, Victoria’s former pal Meghan, who is said to have “political ambitions”, was less than thrilled with the alliance and the Beckhams’ “stateside takeover.”

Speaking to Closer, they claimed: “Seeing the Beckhams involved with the Obamas’ foundation leaves Meghan seething.

“It’s another humiliating slap in the face. The Obamas were Meghan’s dream ticket to political success and she put a lot of work into building on their relationship.

“Now, seeing the Beckhams enjoy that access has really set Meghan off and she’s taking it personally.

“She feels like the Beckhams have targeted and taken over what had been her own big plan.”

Prince Harry and David have enjoyed a close friendship over the years, but cracks have formed in the last few years.

The Duke of Sussex allegedly called David to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories, leaving David ‘furious.’

David was also “snubbed” by Harry after flying for 22 hours from London to Sydney at the royal’s request, for the 2018 Invictus Games.

Cracks first started emerging in the pair’s friendship last spring when the former footballer invited Prince William and Kate to his son Brooklyn’s wedding – and not Harry and Meghan.

At the time, a source said: “David’s attachment and history go back with William and Kate and they have a very strong relationship and they were their choice of wedding guests. It was always about them, it was never about Meghan and Harry.

“They are the people David and Victoria are attached to and it’s always been about them because they’ve had a long history together.”

And perhaps it wasn’t a coincidence that after the apparent snub, Meghan, 42, seemingly stopped wearing Victoria’s designs – while Kate wore them more frequently.

She wore one of the designer’s dresses to an engagement in January and was spotted donning a pair of VB glasses at Wimbledon over the summer.

She even reintroduced a Victoria Beckham bag to her wardrobe – taking the white Quincy tote out on a royal visit in May, the first time she had been seen with it since 2016.

Since the Beckhams have appeared to further distance themselves from the Sussexes, a royal expert has claimed the move has strengthened David’s friendship with Prince William and the King.

Sarah Hewson, royal editor of Talk TV, said: “Perhaps by distancing himself from Harry and Meghan, it has helped David cement his relationships with William and the King. After all, he is due to meet with Charles for dinner soon. I think David has made it very clear whose side he is on.

“David is a self proclaimed royalist.

“He queued for 12 hours to see the Queen lying in State and he has worked with the royals on several charitable campaigns.”

In the past, the Sussexes have claimed to be close to the Obamas, and Barack, back in 2016, supported Prince Harry in a jokey promotion for the Invictus Games.

It has been claimed Meghan also has political ambitions, and earlier this year it was revealed she paid nearly £90,000 to Michelle Obama’s ex press chief for “strategic support for social impact PR”.

Meghan’s biographer and friend, Omid Scobie, has previously said that the ­former Suits actress “has her eyes set on the US presidency”.

However, it is thought that Barack and Michelle wanted to take a “step back” from the couple out of respect for the Queen.

They first met Her Majesty back in 2009 at the G20 summit, and in 2011 she hosted them on a three-day State visit.

Former US President Barack Obama marked his 60th with a three-day bash and a guest list that included “royalty” from Hollywood and politics, but Meghan and Harry were allegedly not on the list.

When asked about Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview about the Royal Family with Oprah, Michelle said: “I just pray that there is forgiveness and there is clarity and love and resolve at some point in time, because there’s nothing more important than family.”

MEGHAN Markle is set to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham with the launch of her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.

The Duchess of Sussex unveiled her brand earlier this month with a video of her cooking and arranging flowers in her home.

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Meghan Markle launched her business American Riviera Orchard earlier this monthCredit: AP

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Experts have their doubts that the business will succeed and one insider said that would be the ‘ultimate revenge’ for Victoria BeckhamCredit: Getty

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The lifestyle brand is expected to sell homewareCredit: Instagram / Internet
But experts have warned that the business could flop – and according to one brand expert this would be the ultimate revenge for Victoria Beckham.

Prince Harry and David have enjoyed a close friendship over the years, but cracks have formed in the last few years.

The Duke of Sussex allegedly called David to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories, leaving the Beckham’s ‘furious.’

And according to Denise Palmer-Davies, Brand expert and Director at Borne Media, Meg’s business backfiring would be the ‘ultimate revenge’ for Victoria.

Denise explains that the market is a tough one to crack.

“While this could potentially be a lucrative business long term, she should be under no illusion that she will get success overnight,” she says.

“Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow have spent years and years building their businesses and perfecting their brands.

“It is a difficult market to crack – even Victoria has had her obstacles – as it is so saturated.

“Meghan will need a very good marketing and financial team behind her to make this work and ultimately she needs to put in the graft. These days a business can’t survive on a name alone.

“I do wonder what Victoria might think of Meghan essentially tapping into her market. She might think there is enough room for them all and welcome the competition.
Meghan Markle is quietly plotting her ‘Momtrepreneur’ comeback – but she’ll only make it work with backing from A-list celebs, expert says
“But given their fall out, the sceptic in me wonders if she’d be secretly pleased if it did backfire. That would be the ultimate revenge wouldn’t it?”

According to a report from Page Six, Meghan’s company will focus on home, garden, food, and general lifestyle content.

The brand will reportedly sell a variety of home goods, such as cookbooks, foods, and kitchenware.

The source said: “She’s been working on this for over a year and it’s all the things that are close to her heart — all the things she’s passionate about.”

A trademark application for ‘American Riviera Orchard’ showed Meghan is planning to sell cutlery, decanters, legume-based spreads and even napkin rings.

While many have been skeptical about the business, not everyone is so concerned.

INSIDE THE BECKHAM-SUSSEX FEUD

Prince Harry and David have enjoyed a close friendship over the years, but cracks have formed in the last few years.

The Duke of Sussex allegedly called David to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories, leaving David ‘furious.’

David was also “snubbed” by Harry after flying for 22 hours from London to Sydney at the royal’s request, for the 2018 Invictus Games.

Cracks first started emerging in the pair’s friendship last spring when the former footballer invited Prince William and Kate to his son Brooklyn’s wedding – and not Harry and Meghan.

At the time, a source said: “David’s attachment and history go back with William and Kate and they have a very strong relationship and they were their choice of wedding guests. It was always about them, it was never about Meghan and Harry.

“They are the people David and Victoria are attached to and it’s always been about them because they’ve had a long history together.”

And perhaps it wasn’t a coincidence that after the apparent snub, Meghan, 42, seemingly stopped wearing Victoria’s designs – while Kate wore them more frequently.

She wore one of the designer’s dresses to an engagement in January and was spotted donning a pair of VB glasses at Wimbledon over the summer.

She even reintroduced a Victoria Beckham bag to her wardrobe – taking the white Quincy tote out on a royal visit in May, the first time she had been seen with it since 2016.

Since the Beckhams have appeared to further distance themselves from the Sussexes, a royal expert has claimed the move has strengthened David’s friendship with Prince William and the King.

Sarah Hewson, royal editor of Talk TV, said: “Perhaps by distancing himself from Harry and Meghan, it has helped David cement his relationships with William and the King. After all, he is due to meet with Charles for dinner soon. I think David has made it very clear whose side he is on.

“David is a self proclaimed royalist.

“He queued for 12 hours to see the Queen lying in State and he has worked with the royals on several charitable campaigns.”

Royal expert Jennie Bond says she thinks that American Riviera Orchard is a step in the right direction for The Duchess of Sussex.

She explains: “I think this is precisely what Meghan should be doing.

“She has a good track record in this field. Her blog The Tig was a commercial success long before she had the added cache of a royal title, so I think she deserves to be taken seriously.

“She is a clever woman and, as long as she is in charge, I think she has a good business head on her.

“It is, however, a very crowded field so she will have to come up with some innovative ideas and quality products to take on the competition.

“So far her Instagram account has attracted around half a million followers — which is surprisingly few – Trinny Woodall, for example has 1.3m – but she hasn’t really posted anything yet beyond a glossy trailer.

“I think she stands every chance of success in this. Thanks to marrying Harry, she now has a global platform which could prove extremely lucrative and help maintain the LA celebrity lifestyle that she and her husband seem to want.”

Sussexes respond to Kate’s diagnosis

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have wished Princess Kate “health and healing” after her shock cancer diagnosis.

But an insider claimed the couple “had no idea” Kate, 42, was undergoing treatment for cancer until she shared a brave video message on Friday evening.

Kate said the diagnosis had come as a “huge shock” – but vowed: “I am well and getting stronger every day”.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a short statement following the announcement.

The pair said: “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace.”

It is understood the couple reached out to Kate and William after news broke of the mum-of-three’s diagnosis.

Kate informed the world about her shock diagnosis in a poignant video released at 6pm on Friday.

A source claims Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, did not find out about Kate’s diagnosis until this time.

The insider told the New York Post: “They had no idea, and only learned of the news around the same time the rest of the world found out.”

On Friday, sitting in front of a field of daffodils, the princess shared she had cancer.

The 42-year-old said she had waited to break the news at a time best for her children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.

Kate bravely said: “Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too.

“As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.”

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle are desperately trying to rival the “patriotic” Beckhams they once called pals, a royal expert has claimed.

Harry and David Beckham were said to have been friends for years, with snaps showing the fresh-faced young men beaming at one another.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are trying to rival the Beckhams, an expert claimsCredit: PA

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David Beckham and Harry had previously been closeCredit: Getty

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Victoria and David even joined the Sussexes’ 2018 royal weddingCredit: Getty

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But an expert claims that relationship is now overCredit: Netflix
But it’s rumoured their relationship – and their wives’ newer friendship – came crumbling in recent years, and an expert says it will likely never be the same.

Richard Fitzwilliams was speaking today after it was revealed the Beckhams’ Netfix docu-series was the most watched on the streaming giant.

The Beckhams and the Sussexes aren’t comparable – they aren’t on the same level.

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But, Meghan and Harry’s bombshell doc had slumped to a low 211 on the platform’s list.

The Royal commentator said this would be a blow for the Sussexes – who would dream of having the following the Beckhams have.

Richard told The Sun: “The Beckhams are probably everything that Harry and Meghan would like to be.

“You can’t compare Harry and Meghan to the Beckhams.”

He said David and Victoria were “international superstars” – and the Sussexes are not.

The expert continued: “This is the thing the Beckhams have not only survived, they’ve thrived.

“The Beckhams and the Sussexes aren’t comparable – they aren’t on the same level.

“There isn’t a modest comparison other than the superficial, because you’ve got those who’ve basically survived decades – and they’re absolutely huge.
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“So I don’t think there’s any possibility of Harry and Meghan resembling that level.”

Prince Harry and David have enjoyed a close friendship over the years, but cracks have formed in recent times.

The Duke of Sussex allegedly called David to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories, leaving the Beckhams ‘furious.’

And experts recently said that if Meghan’s business failed, it would be the “ultimate revenge” for Victoria.

He said the foursome had been pals, and the Beckhams’ attended the Sussexes’ wedding.

Richard continued: “We had a period where apparently Meghan was endorsing Victoria’s brand, and the couples were apparently getting on in one way or another.”

However, he believed Megxit and the lead up to it may have played its part in their friendship falling to bits.

Richard said: “There’s no doubt that the Beckhams are very, very patriotic – they are great supporters of the Royal Family.

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Prince Harry and David have enjoyed a close friendship over the years, but cracks have formed in the last few years.

The Duke of Sussex allegedly called David to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories, leaving David ‘furious.’

David was also “snubbed” by Harry after flying for 22 hours from London to Sydney at the royal’s request, for the 2018 Invictus Games.

Cracks first started emerging in the pair’s friendship last spring when the former footballer invited Prince William and Kate to his son Brooklyn’s wedding – and not Harry and Meghan.

At the time, a source said: “David’s attachment and history go back with William and Kate and they have a very strong relationship and they were their choice of wedding guests. It was always about them, it was never about Meghan and Harry.

“They are the people David and Victoria are attached to and it’s always been about them because they’ve had a long history together.”

And perhaps it wasn’t a coincidence that after the apparent snub, Meghan, 42, seemingly stopped wearing Victoria’s designs – while Kate wore them more frequently.

She wore one of the designer’s dresses to an engagement in January and was spotted donning a pair of VB glasses at Wimbledon over the summer.

She even reintroduced a Victoria Beckham bag to her wardrobe – taking the white Quincy tote out on a royal visit in May, the first time she had been seen with it since 2016.

Since the Beckhams have appeared to further distance themselves from the Sussexes, a royal expert has claimed the move has strengthened David’s friendship with Prince William and the King.

Sarah Hewson, royal editor of Talk TV, said: “Perhaps by distancing himself from Harry and Meghan, it has helped David cement his relationships with William and the King.

“After all, he is due to meet with Charles for dinner soon. I think David has made it very clear whose side he is on.

“David is a self-proclaimed royalist.

“He queued for 12 hours to see the Queen lying in State and he has worked with the royals on several charitable campaigns.”

“I suspect strongly, and this is just my view, that they didn’t like the way the Sussexes monetized their Royal connections for gain.”

He said that the Beckhams may have realised they were “too close” to the Sussexes – especially as they’re also close friends with Wills and Kate.

The expert continued: “It would seem that what was once a blossoming friendship has now descended into something of a rift.”

The Beckhams’ documentary – released last October – had 208.5million hours watched in 2023.

Meanwhile, Harry & Meghan had 72.9million hours watched during the year, although their show was released the year before and it’s normal for show views to decline over time.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix series was an instant hit when it debuted on December 2022.

The show was so popular that it was Netflix’s biggest debut at the time, with 81.6million hours viewed in the first four days.

However, it seems the initial furore quickly died down.

This could have been due to fans hoping for royal insight in the show, but instead being frustrated at the couple being “whiny”, as some stated.

A BOMBSHELL new biography has claimed Meghan Markle “deluded herself” that she was in a higher “social pecking order” than Victoria Beckham.

Tom Bower claimed in his explosive new book, The House of Beckham, that Meghan was also “irritated” that Victoria had “considerably more wealth” than her.

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A new Tom Bower book claims to shed light on the feud between Meghan Markle and Victoria BeckhamCredit: Getty

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The Beckhams attended Meghan and Harry’s 2018 royal wedding but weren’t invited to the wedding dinnerCredit: Getty
The upcoming biography claims to lift the lid on Posh and Becks’ relationship with each other and other A-list stars.

It also claims to shed light on the rumoured rift between the Beckhams and the Sussexes, which has developed in recent years.

Tom claimed that Meghan “put on airs” around Victoria when they first met, due to her status within the royal family and also as the Californian actress felt she had “little in common” with the former Spice Girl.

The biography states: “In Meghan’s celebrity world, ranking depended on wealth and fame.

“As a seasoned operator, Meghan deluded herself that her status in the Royal family placed her above Victoria in the social pecking order.

“She was irritated to discover that the Beckhams had considerably more wealth than herself. They owned five homes, had constant access to private jets, invitations to sail on yachts and much more money. And she was soon to be a duchess.”

According to the book, Victoria reportedly made an effort to befriend Meghan, due to her family’s long-standing friendship with Prince Harry and Prince Wiliam.

Tom added that “a member of Victoria’s staff offered Harry’s fiancé advice on the best facials and hairdressing in London.”

Meghan is also said to have asked Victoria if she could provide her with free clothes and handbags, however this was “vetoed by the Palace for being against their rules.”

Due to her wish to avoid paparazzi, Meghan allegedly stayed at the Beckham residence in Beverly Hills during a private trip, and it meant her “secretly provided for by the Beckhams’ staff.”

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When it was reported that Victoria had given Meghan make-up advice, the relationship is said to have soured.

The Duke of Sussex allegedly called David to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories, leaving David ‘furious.’

The Beckhams did secure an invite to Harry and Meghan’s 2018 royal wedding, however Tom claims that in a bid to “punish” the Beckhams, they were not invited to the wedding dinner, despite welcoming other big names like George Clooney, who Meghan did not know personally.

David was also “snubbed” by Harry after flying for 22 hours from London to Sydney at the royal’s request, for the 2018 Invictus Games.

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David and the royal family have enjoyed a close friendship for years – but a rift is said to have formed between the Beckhams and the SussexesCredit: Getty

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David is said to have sided with Prince William in recent yearsCredit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun

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King Charles has appointed David Beckham as ambassador to The King’s Foundation charityCredit: PA
Cracks first started emerging in the pair’s friendship in spring 2022 when the former footballer invited Prince William and Kate to his son Brooklyn’s wedding – and not Harry and Meghan.

At the time, a source said: “David’s attachment and history go back with William and Kate and they have a very strong relationship and they were their choice of wedding guests.

“It was always about them, it was never about Meghan and Harry.

As a seasoned operator, Meghan deluded herself that her status in the Royal family placed her above Victoria in the social pecking order

Tom BowerThe House Of Beckham: Money, Sex And Power Author

“They are the people David and Victoria are attached to and it’s always been about them because they’ve had a long history together.”

And perhaps it wasn’t a coincidence that after the apparent snub, Meghan seemingly stopped wearing Victoria’s designs – while Kate wore them more frequently.

It seems the Beckhams’ loyalty to the other members of the royal family has paid off, with David being given a top charity ambassador role by King Charles after the pair bonded over love of nature.

Ex-Manchester United ace Becks, 49, surprised the King, 75, last year with a jar of his homemade honey then chatted about their passion for beekeeping.

The House of Beckham: Money, Sex and Power is set to be released on 20 June.

David Beckham’s Glastonbury jaunt didn’t exactly go to plan back in 2017, thanks to wife Victoria turning up on Worthy Farm.

The retired footballer, 49, and Posh Spice’s marriage is examined in Tom Bower’s upcoming book The House of Beckham, with a number of new details about their decades-long romance revealed.

While the couple opened up about being “against each other” in David’s Netflix series last year, the famous pair only touched on the battle to save their marriage in the early 00s when David was accused of having an affair with his former PA Rebecca Loos.

But in The House of Beckham, Bower claims the couple experienced further problems years later – with the parents-of-four even waging a war against each other in the media with rival PR managers.

Another low-point for the Beckhams mentioned in the book came about in 2017, when Victoria’s gate-crashed David’s fun at Glastonbury. David and a small group of pals, including his best friend Dave Gardner, had gone to the famous British festival without Victoria at first as she was arriving later from New York.

The night before Posh’s arrival the group – including married Lady Mary Charteris, as well as a “glamorous Australian bikini model” – had partied until 5am. The festivities resumed at lunchtime the next day “until interrupted by a telephone call” informing them that Victoria had arrived.

“There was no hassle and a great mood until she landed,’ complained one of the group,” Bower writes in The House of Beckham. “With her entourage she headed in a golf buggy through the scruffy campers to the VIP zone. She was furious that her husband had failed to reply to her telephone calls and had dispatched a search party. Eventually, David appeared. Within seconds, they were embroiled in a ferocious argument…. ‘They looked quite miserable,’ said one eyewitness, ‘but they managed to pose for the cameras’.”

Bower goes on write about David’s relationship with his long-time BFF Dave Gardner, someone Victoria apparently wasn’t too keen on being her husband’s drinking buddy.

He claims in the book: “Insiders knew about Victoria’s opinion of Dave Gardner and his racy lifestyle. ‘Dreggy,’ she called his party crowd. In 2003, she had been particularly unhappy about Beckham being best man at Gardner’s £2 million first wedding to the soap actress and socialite Davinia Taylor.

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“His presence, she complained, increased the financial value of Gardner’s contract with OK! magazine. Two years after the wedding, Victoria was irritated by the publicity surrounding Gardner’s ‘crisis talks to save his marriage’. His wife had become notorious for lesbian affairs with her Primrose Hill neighbours and treatment for alcoholism and drug addiction at The Priory.

“Their separation and eventual divorce increased the time Gardner and Beckham spent together, especially after Beckham stopped playing professional football. Without the demands of a strict training routine, Gardner had helped fill the vacuum by introducing him to glittering parties.”

Dave and Davina divorced in 2010, with Dave citing Davinia’s ‘unreasonable behaviour’ as the grounds for the split. The sports and entertainment manager went on to date Lord of the Rings actress Liv Tyler, even becoming engaged to the Hollywood star at one point.