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Meghan Markle’s father issues desperate plea to his daughter ahead of his 80th birthday

Thomas Markle Snr is estranged from his daughter Meghan Markle, with the pair not having seen each other since before the Duchess of Sussex married Prince Harry

Thomas Markle Snr has begged his daughter Meghan Markle to end their feud in time for his 80th birthday.

The 79-year-old will be celebrating his big birthday on July 18, but admitted he doesn’t expect to hear from his daughter. The pair haven’t spoken in six years following a dramatic fallout before Meghan’s wedding to Prince Harry.

Thomas has also not met his two grandchildren – Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet – because of the bitter feud. Now, he has pleaded with Meghan to let him meet the youngsters, or at the very least let him have a photograph of them.

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Thomas admitted he “never expected to make it to 80” after his own father died aged 61. Speaking to the Daily Mail, he said he is proud of everything he’s accomplished in life, but admitted it has been “overshadowed by what has happened in the last six years”.

He said: “I’ve never been one for birthdays, but I know the one person I most want to hear from, Meghan, won’t be in touch. I would love to meet my grandchildren, but I would be happy with a photograph at this stage.”

He also said he doesn’t expect to hear from her husband Harry. Thomas added: “I wish we could have worked this situation out. I was always ready and willing to do that.”

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Meghan has grown estranged from her father over the years and the last time they spoke was when he was in a hospital bed before her wedding. The pair stopped speaking after Thomas was caught staging paparazzi photos before Meghan and Harry’s wedding in 2018.

Meghan opened up about their broken relationship during her bombshell 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey. “I grieve a lot,” she said. She added: “I mean, I’ve lost my father. I lost a baby. I nearly lost my name. I mean, there’s the loss of identity. But I’m still standing, and my hope for people in the takeaway from this is to know that there’s another side.

“For over a year, the UK tabloids were trying to find my dad, offering people so much money to try to find his address. Once they did, I remember being told there was a huge headline like, ‘We Found Him!’ or ‘We Got Him!’. The whole thing brings us to where we are today.”

Lady Colin Campbell tears shreds out of ‘cheap and vulgar’ Meghan Markle

Lady Colin Campbell had some harsh words for Meghan Markle after the release of the latest edition of British Vogue which Meghan guest-edited.

Colin Campbell is the author of three books about the royal family and criticised Meghan Markle for her recent takeover of British Vogue.

Campbell dubbed the move inappropriate for a royal in a lengthy diss to Closer magazine.

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‘She was never an A-lister, so she needs to stop acting like one,’ Colin Campbell told the publication.

‘Royalty does not behave like celebrities do. It’s cheap, vulgar and irresponsible.’

Colin Campbell, who is set to appear on the next season of Celebs Go Dating, said Markle was ‘letting down’ those around the world who admire her by ‘cheapening’ herself in celebrity circles.

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Meghan Markle has been dissed by Colin Campbell previously, who believes Princess Diana would not have bonded with the Duchess of Sussex.

‘I think Meghan and Diana are sufficiently similar personalities for there to have been the potential for conflict,’ she said.

‘They have very similar personalities, which would make me believe trouble may well have brewed down the line.’

The cover of Meghan Markle’s highly anticipated issue. Pic: British Vogue
Markle has been on the receiving end of her fair share of criticism in the press in recent months, having increased the level of privacy around her and her son Archie.

Meghan kept news of Archie’s christening close to her chest in the lead up to the occasion, leaving many royal-onlookers frustrated with her.

She also opted to keep his godparents a secret – another move that proved unpopular with fans.

 

Meghan was due to appear on the cover of British Vogue, however, instead opted to guest-edit the edition.

The Duchess revealed that she was at home with her dogs when she received the response from Vogue Editor-in-Chief, Edward Enninful, saying that she could be guest editor.

The September issue of British Vogue focuses on ‘Focuses for Change’, and features 15 ‘trailblazer’ and ‘changemakers‘ that inspire Meghan.

‘It’s history repeating’ George Clooney details warning over treatment of Meghan Markle

GEORGE CLOONEY has previously opened up about Meghan Markle’s experiences.

George Clooney rules out going into politics

George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney are friends of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Hollywood star George once opened up on Meghan’s treatment with a warning that “history was repeating”.

George will be on our screens today as his hit film Ocean’s Twelve airs on TV this evening.

However, some viewers may be keen to know more about the star’s life off-screen as well.

The Hollywood actor is reportedly pals with Meghan and Prince Harry, who also live in California.

George has even spoken in the past to defend Meghan.

 

 

‘It’s history repeating’ George Clooney details warning over treatment of Meghan Markle (Image: GETTY)

Hollywood star George once opened up on Meghan’s treatment with a warning that “history was repeatin (Image: GETTY)

He compared her treatment of being photographed as similar to that of Princess Diana.

Chatting back in February 2019, he made the admission in an interview with an Australian magazine.

He told Who magazine: “I do want to say, they’re just chasing Meghan Markle everywhere.

“She’s a woman who is seven months pregnant and she has been pursued and vilified and chased in the same way that Diana was.

 

 

The Hollywood actor is reportedly pals with Meghan and Prince Harry, who also live in California. (Image: GETTY)

George and Amal attended Meghan and Harry’s wedding. (Image: GETTY)

“And it’s history repeating itself. We’ve seen how that ends.”

This isn’t the only time George has opened up about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

He shares a birthday with Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, which is something he quipped about during a red carpet appearance.

Chatting to ET Online, he joked how it was “irritating” that the new baby shared his birthday

He said in 2019: “Well it is a little irritating as the kid really is stealing my thunder.

“Come on, it’s my day. I was already sharing it with Orson Welles and Sigmund Freud.”

Recently, George accepted his first joint award with his wife Amal Clooney.

They were honoured at the Catalyst Awards for their work inspiring social change.

His strongly-worded statement aimed at protecting his then girlfriend Meghan has been quietly deleted by the Royal Family.

One royal expert claims that Harry won’t be happy his statement has been deleted (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry has had a “very upsetting shock” after his strongly worded defence of wife Meghan Markle was quietly deleted by the Royal Family.

The Duke of Sussex issued the statement against the press in November 2016 as he raged at the media for “racial undertones” in regards to his then girlfriend Meghan. But in a surprising move Harry’s staunch defence has been removed from royal.co.uk after seven years.

Now, royal author Tom Quinn, claims the removal was a “very upsetting shock” for Harry.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, he said: “The statement was a scathing attack on the press and King Charles knows that he needs to keep the press on the side and work with rather than against the media.

“For Harry removing the statement will be a real and very upsetting shock – he will see this as the Royal Family shutting him down, erasing an important part of the anti-media crusade Harry has waged for so long.”

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have recently been to Nigeria (Image: Getty)

Tom says Harry would have wanted the statement to remain on the Royal website “as a permanent reminder that Meghan and Harry are victims not aggressors.”

Harry’s statement was released by former Kensington Palace communications secretary Jason Knauf days after Harry’s relationship with Meghan was made public.

It came following an article in The Mail on Sunday which read: “Harry’s girl is (almost) straight outta Compton: Gang-scarred home of her mother revealed—so will he be dropping by for tea?”

The statement read: “His girlfriend, Meghan Markle, has been subject to a wave of abuse and harassment.

“Some of this has been very public – the smear on the front page of a national newspaper; the racial undertones of comment pieces; and the outright sexism and racism of social media trolls and web article comments.

“Some of it has been hidden from the public – the nightly legal battles to keep defamatory stories out of papers; her mother having to struggle past photographers in order to get to her front door; the attempts of reporters and photographers to gain illegal entry to her home and the calls to police that followed; the substantial bribes offered by papers to her ex-boyfriend; the bombardment of nearly every friend, co-worker, and loved one in her life.”

Meanwhile, it’s been reported that Prince Harry “can’t believe” he’s not in the VIP category that would afford him automatic state security as his legal row with the UK government rolls on, an expert claims.

News broke this week that the Prince has been given the green light to appeal a case he lost in the High Court against the Home Office, which downgraded his protection detail after he stepped back as a senior royal in 2020.

Meghan Markle on next mission after Prince William, King Charles determination to stop her

King Charles appears to be fuming over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s supposed royal takeover.

 

After the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Nigeria earlier last month in a ‘royal-like’ tour for a future Invictus Games, the monarch is said to be “angrier than anyone has ever seen him,” according to royal author Tom Quinn. However, what really infuriated that King was that Harry and Meghan were actually treated like royalty at the visit, Quinn explained to The Mirror.

“What’s really upset the applecart is the fact that the Nigerians treated Meghan and Harry as if they too thought this was an official tour – all the signs were there as the couple were greeted with dances, receptions, visits to schools and charities,” he told the outlet. Quinn also added that Prince William is furious with the tour as it “confirmed the worst fears” to him and his father.

“It’s as if Harry and Meghan have gone rogue – their Nigeria trip is a bold statement that they refuse to accept they are no longer working royals,” Quinn continued. He also alluded that the royals appear to be struggling to damage control. “William and Charles are scratching their heads and thinking, ‘How are we going to control this nightmare situation?’” he surmised.

Prince William makes major change as royals grow ‘tired’ of Harry and Meghan drama

Prince William’s body language has undergone a noticeable shift, according to an expert, as he and the Royal Family navigate the ongoing tensions surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. During a recent royal engagement in Manchester, the Prince of Wales appeared relaxed and “comfortable,” despite the explosive allegations made in Omid Scobie’s new book, “Endgame,” which was serialized last week. This change in demeanor suggests a determination to maintain composure and focus on his duties, even amidst the highly publicized family drama.

William’s visit to the project addressing youth violence occurred amidst reports that royal courtiers were angered by the claims made about William in the new royal book. According to Scobie, who is considered the unofficial biographer of the Sussexes, the future King allegedly ignored Harry’s calls as the duke frantically attempted to reach the late Queen’s bedside before her passing.

The Express reports that he also claims William is convinced his younger brother has been influenced by an “army of therapists” in the US. According to body language analyst Judi James, speaking to the Mirror, if Prince William’s body language signals contain any responses to the latest attempts to criticize the royals through barbed quotes in Scobie’s book, it’s more like a hint of mild exasperation rather than appearing genuinely rattled.

The ongoing situation with the Firm seems to be taking a toll, with repeated attempts falling short of their intended targets. However, the cumulative impact of these persistent efforts is likely causing fatigue and exhaustion.

Despite this challenging scenario, or perhaps driven by it, William appears even more resolute than ever to dedicate himself wholeheartedly to his causes and to forge deep connections with the individuals he encounters along the way.

George Clooney snubbed Prince Harry as he left Duke in a very embarrassing position

Hollywood celebrity George Clooney had no choice but to reject an invitation from Prince Harry during the Duke’s visit to the superstar’s Italian villa.

George Clooney, had no choice but to reject an invitation from Prince Harry (Image: Getty)

The Hollywood A-list actor, George Clooney, had no choice but to turn down a kind offer from Prince Harry during the Duke’s visit to the Clooneys’ Italian villa in Lake Como.

In the 2020 book, Finding Freedom, famously co-written by Omid Scobie, Prince Harry wanted to take a private ride on one of George’s motorbikes but the Oscar-winning star was recovering from a motorbike accident in Sardinia which had left the star hospitalised.

The book states “Harry took one of them out with one of his protection officers”, but because of George’s recent accident, he wasn’t back to enjoying his motorcycle rides and had to recover.

‘Finding Freedom’ claims Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were just newlyweds when they flew out via private jet, arranged by George to Milan, and then were driven to his villa in Lake Como – only a few months after their royal wedding.

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Harry and Meghan flew stayed with the Clooneys a few months after their royal wedding (Image: Getty)

The book states: “George recently had an accident, so he wasn’t back on his bike yet.”

It is reported that Mr Clooney sustained non-life-threatening injuries while he was filming the TV series, Catch-22.

Not the only royals to have been invited to the Italian villa, Princess Eugenie and her then fiancé, Jack Brooksbank were also at the villa on holiday. At the exclusive retreat, they spent time looking after the Clooneys’ twins, Alexander and Ella and enjoyed playing basketball together.

George and his wife Amal, a human rights barrister, were two of the 600 guests invited to the wedding ceremony at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on May 19, 2018. Dressed for the occasion, Amal wore a stunning yellow Stella McCartney dress with a matching hat.

The royal nuptials were compared to a red carpet event because of all the well-known faces and it was watched by more than 1.9 billion people worldwide.

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Harry and Meghan married at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on May 19, 2018. (Image: Getty)

Despite the Clooneys being located in a prized position during the wedding, it was claimed that they were less close to Meghan and Harry than previously thought.

Journalist Rachel Johnson recounted a “story doing the rounds” at the nuptials, which cast doubt over their closeness. She claimed the disclosure originated from Carolyn Bartholomew, one of three women to have shared a flat with Princess Diana in Earls Court, London.

Ms Johnson explained that Ms Bartholomew was “waiting for the wedding service to start” when she decided to spark conversation with those around her.

The writer continued: “She turned to the couple alongside her and asked how they knew Harry or Meghan. ‘We don’t’, the Clooneys answered brightly.”

In addition to their privileged position at the wedding, the celebrity couple were also among 200 guests invited to Meghan and Harry’s wedding reception.

Prince William dances to “Shake It Off” at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in London with Prince George, Princess Charlotte.

Prince William Dances Like No One’s Watching to Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ at Eras Tour in London

The royal was joined by kids Prince George and Princess Charlotte for the concert event

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Prince William can’t stop and won’t stop grooving!

The royal, 42, was spotted dancing along to Taylor Swift’s song “Shake It Off” during the first night of her Eras Tour stop in London on Friday, June 21, as seen in fan-captured footage from the concert.

In the clip, William is seen letting loose in the stands and dancing along to Swift’s tune from her 1989 album while wearing a blue ensemble.

Princess Charlotte, meanwhile, could be seen to her father’s left side, swaying along to the beat as Swift, 34, sang the tune onstage.

Taylor Swift.

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During Swift’s first Eras Tour stop in the U.K., she posed for a selfie with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as seen in a photograph shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram account.

In the image, Swift stands alongside the three royals while holding up a phone to snap a photograph of the group. “Thank you @taylorswift for a great evening! #LondonTSTheErastour,” the post’s caption read.

Taylor Swift takes a selfie with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

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In a photo posted on her own Instagram account, Swift shared a snapshot of herself posing with Prince William, Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, 9 — as well as her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. (The photo is the first time she and Kelce, 34, have appeared in a social media post together.)

“Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start 🇬🇧🇺🇸🤝,” the singer captioned her post, referencing Prince William’s birthday.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

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While William, George and Charlotte enjoyed Swift’s performance, Prince Louis, 6, likely stayed home with mom Kate Middleton, who has remained largely out of the public eye in recent months as she continues her cancer treatment.

She recently made a special appearance on June 15 at Trooping the Colour, the annual celebration of King Charles’ birthday, marking her first public outing with the royals since Christmas.

Swift was previously welcomed to London by the royal guard earlier on June 21, when the band played “Shake It Off” in front of Buckingham Palace.

“Can’t stop, won’t stop groovin’🫡🥁🎺,” the royal family captioned a video of the performance on social media.

 

Sharon Osbourne lashes out at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over ‘moaning’ as popularity ‘dwindles’

Sharon Osbourne hasn’t held back as she shared her views on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during a discussion on Celebrity Big Brother and admitted she’s beyond fed up of the Sussexes

Sharon Osbourne has aired her true feelings about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The telly legend is currently appearing on Celebrity Big Brother as a lodger, alongside the uncle of Princess Kate, who has also been vocal about his views on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. During the latest episode of the ITV reality show, businessman Gary, the uncle of the Princess of Wales, let rip as he said he believes the Sussexes should be stripped of their royal titles.

But Sharon went one step further as she claimed Americans are completely fed up with Meghan and Harry’s constant “moaning”. The couple quit UK life and their work as senior working royals in January 2020 in order for a more financially independent life in California.

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Since relocating across the pond, Meghan and Harry have frequently hit out at the royals, with the former Suits actress even claiming that two members of the royals had made racist comments about their then-unborn son, Archie. It was later claimed that the two members of the family were said to be Catherine and King Charles.

Sharon, who resides in the US went on to claim that Meghan and Harry’s popularity is also “dwindling”. “I think everyone is fed up of their moaning,” she said. Mrs O went on to add: “In the beginning, they were very well received,” she continued that “some deals that they have done that haven’t worked well.” Meghan’s partnership with Spotify famously fell through before the Duchess revealed she was re-launching her Archetypes podcast.

Ahead of her conversation, Gary said: “I have the opinion that Harry was really loved, massively loved, and when they were a threesome – Kate, William and Harry – were really comfortable together, loved. And then suddenly there’s an extra dynamic that comes in, puts a stick in the spokes and creates so much drama that I don’t generally think is there, and re-wrote the history and said how unhappy he was, and I just don’t think that’s fair.”

She believes the popularity of Harry and Meghan is ‘dwindling’ (
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Sharon commented: “They had their podcast and then the guy that signed them said that they were grifters. I adore him (King Charles) and I adore (Queen) Camilla.” Despite her chat with Gary, Mrs O had placed him up for eviction, believing that he didn’t feel secure in the celebrity environment.

Sharing the reason behind her decision, the fiery redhead said: “The housemate that I nominate is Gary. I don’t think he’s that comfortable here, I think he’s awkward with himself being here too. It’s very tough for him; he told me about things. He’s brave to have come in here. I somehow don’t think this is the place for him. He’s the oddball. If I went into his world and suddenly plonked myself in the middle of his boardrooms, I’d feel the same. I think he’s insecure too.”

In the midst of financial woes, Meghan Markle struggles to raise Archie and Lilibet

Meghan Markle, known as the Duchess of Sussex, is currently facing a multitude of challenges in raising her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

These difficulties stem from financial troubles, exacerbated by her recent lack of Hollywood projects following the loss of a lucrative $20 million Spotify deal earlier this year, alongside Netflix canceling her animated series, Pearl.

The Duchess’s financial strains are taking a toll on her well-being, as reported by In Touch Weekly. The ongoing financial strain has left Meghan feeling overwhelmed, struggling to maintain her family’s accustomed lavish lifestyle while also tending to the needs of her children.

Concerns about Meghan’s health have been raised, with a nutrition expert noting her alarming weight loss, indicating potential neglect of self-care amidst mounting stress. An insider has echoed these concerns, suggesting that Meghan is “cracking under the pressure” of relentless public scrutiny and financial worries.

The Duchess’s predicament is exacerbated by the constant need to navigate financial challenges, with bills accumulating and the pressure to sustain the lifestyle expected of her and Prince Harry.

Balancing her time between her children and managing these financial burdens has become increasingly challenging, leaving Meghan feeling overwhelmed and stretched thin.

Psychotherapist Stacey Kaiser has observed the significant weight loss experienced by Meghan, interpreting it as a manifestation of underlying stress, depression, and exhaustion.

These factors collectively paint a picture of Meghan Markle grappling with the complexities of parenthood amidst financial turmoil, navigating a delicate balance between her family’s well-being and the relentless demands of public life.