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Kate Middleton is ‘pushing Meghan Markle into the background’ as Princess ‘sees off’ sister-in-law

A royal expert has claimed Kate Middleton is ‘pushing Meghan Markle into the background’

The Princess of Wales’ popularity with the British public is ‘absolutely assured’ according to a royal expert

Kate is “pushing” Meghan Markle further into the background, an expert has claimed in a damning look into the inner workings of the Royal Family.

Former royal correspondent Nicholas Owens made the claims as he praised the Princess of Wales for coming “into her own” as she begins to embrace her new role in the Royal Family five months in.

Last week, Kate and Prince William’s made a historic first trip to Cornwall during which they visited the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and tried their hand at riveting on a Helford Delta Class boat dating back to the 1940s.

They were greeted by cheering crowds during the trip who lined the streets to get a glimpse at the couple.

Now, a royal expert has claimed Kate’s popularity amongst the public is set in stone.

Nicholas Owens said: “[Kate’s] popularity is absolutely assured.

“She’s got new advisors around her, particularly one lady.

“A real toughy is, a sort of, one of her main assistants.”

Owens continued to Sky News Australia: “Beyond the exterior that we all see, the smiling face, the easy way with crowds, the wonderful way Kate has with children, there is also some steel going on there.

 

“The determination to sort of set herself out a role, rather as you say, but is she seeing off Meghan in the process.

“Well, if that’s a byproduct of what’s going on, how jolly convenient, that would be nice wouldn’t it, pushing Meghan further and further into the background.”

Recently, Kate employed a branding and marketing expert as her private secretary.

A royal insider claimed the move was a “clear sign” she was rebranding herself.

They said: “What the Princess of Wales is doing is a very clear sign that she is redefining herself now that she has this new role.”

Speaking to the Telegraph they explained that Kate has a “greater platform now” and so has to have “the right team to deliver for her”.

Last week, Kate gave royal fans an exclusive insight into her life with the launch of a brand new Instagram account.

She launched the new social media account to platform the work she carries out on early childhood awareness.

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As part of the launch, Kate shared an image of herself as a baby as she urged people to speak to their family and friends.

In the photo, a young Kate can be seen reaching out to her father, Michael Middleton, who is holding her.

She is wearing a summer dress in the photograph which was taken by her mother Carole.

It was part of her campaign called “Shaping Us” which was set up to raise awareness of the vital role early years play in shaping the rest of a child’s life.

 

Meghan Markle is ‘laughing stock among Hollywood elite’ over ‘disastrous’ business streak

Meghan Markle is reportedly a ‘laughing stock among the Hollywood elite’ over her ‘disastrous’ business streak, it has been claimed by sources speaking to an American outlet

Meghan Markle is reportedly a ‘laughing stock among the Hollywood elite’ over her ‘disastrous’ business streak

Meghan Markle is said to have become a laughing stock among the Hollywood elite and royals over her “disastrous” business streak, it has been claimed.

The Duchess of Sussex is in the midst of launching her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, which she announced earlier this year. The brand, which is set to sell items like jams and home decor items, has already been soft-launched, with influencers and celebrities like Kris Jenner already sent a press mailer of the brand’s strawberry jam.

But as Meghan prepares to launch her brand while working on two Netflix shows with her husband, and also plans to launch her project with Lemonada, it has been claimed that she is being laughed at by A-listers in Hollywood.

The Sussexes stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 ( 
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Meghan Markle resides in Montecito with her husband and two children ( 
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Speaking to In Touch, a source said: “Almost everything they’ve tried has ended in disaster.” Before a different source added: “Hollywood is glam and glitz on the outside, but the real stars have worked hard for their success — and you get the impression hard work isn’t really Meghan’s thing.”

The second source went on: “She was a nobody when she married Harry in 2018 but immediately thought she deserved a place at the A-listers’ table. “Now, after all her failures, those A-listers — and the royals — are laughing at her!”

Meanwhile, the first source, a courtier, went on to touch on how they believe Meghan’s new projects “are destined to fail,” which is due to to her lack of experience in building a brand. They said: “If the public doesn’t like you, they won’t get behind you, and no amount of money you throw at the problem will make it go away.”

This comes as the Sussexes prepare to celebrate their first-born child’s fifth birthday. Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor will turn five on May 6, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex set to celebrate the young prince’s birthday with him and his younger sister Princess Lilibet.

Prince Harry will then jet – solo and without Meghan – from California to England for an event on May 8. The Duke will be back in his home country for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, where he will give a speech at St Paul’s Cathedral during a thanksgiving service.

Loose Women’s Denise Welch leaves colleagues speechless with X-rated confession

Loose Women star Denise Welch left her co-hosts speechless after making an X-rated confession about her sex life with husband Lincoln Townley

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Loose Women star Denise Welch left her fellow panellists momentarily lost for words after sharing a risque detail about her love life. The ex-Coronation Street actress was in the midst of a conversation about rekindling romance when she divulged the personal anecdote on Tuesday, May 28. In a discussion with Charlene White, Katie Piper, and Brenda Edwards, Denise, 66, opened up about her husband Lincoln Townley, 51. She light-heartedly remarked that he “has always been, urm, into older women, so he got his dream on my 66th birthday obviously.”

Laughter ensued from the audience as Denise continued: “It’s difficult because it’s half-term and they give us this topic to talk about but, when we first got together, everything was active, a lot of the time. To the point that we once had to pull into a hotel to be more active for an hour and then drive on.” Her co-hosts were visibly shocked by the frank confession, their expressions a mix of astonishment and bewilderment, reports the Mirror.

Denise went on: “We don’t necessarily do that anymore, but it’s still important to us. But when I think about keeping the spark, I don’t think it’s just about always the sexual spark.” Once the initial surprise wore off, Charlene regained her poise, while Brenda showed signs of embarrassment – Katie, on the other hand, found humour in the bold disclosure. Join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news

Her panellists were at a loss for words over her confession about their activeness (Image: ITV)

Just over a week after her 66th birthday bash on Wednesday, 22 May, Denise celebrated becoming a “pensioner” in true style. The TV star was spotted dancing on a cruise ship deck, rocking a red Baywatch-style swimsuit.

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Denise, who is the proud mum of The 1975’s lead singer Matty Healy, was captured grooving under the sun in a holiday video, sporting chic white and gold-heeled wedges. Smiling broadly for the camera, she shared a heartfelt Instagram post to commemorate her special day.

On Instagram, Denise shared her excitement: “Today I celebrate becoming an ‘old age pensioner’ with a birthday boomerang! ! ! I’m 66! ! ! WTAF? ? ! ! ! But I’m grateful to have got this far! ! It’s taken a lot of ups and downs to get here but here I am and very happy.”

Reflecting on her life, Denise wrote: “A wonderful marriage to @lincolntownley, 3 amazing sons, Matty, Louis and Lewis. My sister and my nieces and nephews. The Townleys. A grandson Theo and I’ve been free from clinical depression for 5 yrs!” She also acknowledged the mixed emotions tied to the date, noting it as the anniversary of her mother’s death: “Of course May 22nd will always be bittersweet as it’s 12 years today since Mum died.”

Discussing her late mother’s influence, she said: “She would have been 88 this year and believe me, she would still be wearing swimwear and looking fabulous! ! I hope she’d be proud that I’m sober, still working hard in my chosen profession and still getting my t**s out for the lads! ! !” Signing off with a tribute to her mother, she stated: “And lasses to be fair as I have to keep my lesbian friends happy! ! ! Happy birthday to me and miss you loads mama! ! Love you.” You can keep up to date with the latest TV and showbiz news by signing up to the newsletter here.

Denise Welch shocks as she rips into TV star live on air as they come to blows over Meghan Markle

Dickie Arbiter locked horns with Denise Welch on the set of Loose Women this Monday, May 6, as the panellist took a stand against the harsh criticism targeting Meghan Markle.

Meghan Markle has come under fire more than once throughout her time on Prince Harry ‘s arm and Denise Welch has had enough of the relentless backlash.

The Loose Women panellist was seething this Monday, May 6, when Dickie Arbiter, former press secretary to the late Queen Elizabeth II and to King Charles III before he was crowned last year, was in the studio to speak about the monarch’s cancer battle.

But while the conversation began smoothly, it inevitably took a turn when Dickie addressed the elephant in the room – can the monarch ever repair his strained relationship with his son, Prince Harry?

Royal fans will recall the latter snubbed life as a senior working royal alongside his wife Meghan for a fresh start across the Atlantic and the Duchess of Sussex has been more criticised than ever before since.

Denise Welch took a firm stand in favour of Meghan Markle and called out Dickie Arbiter on the set of Loose Women ( 

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Meghan also faced a wave of criticism when she was first rumoured to be dating Prince Harry in 2016 and the couple have publicly condemned the negative media scrutiny they have both received, personally, as a couple and as parents for their two children, Archie and Lilibet.

For Denise, Meghan and Harry’s decision to leave Windsor and Frogmore Cottage behind was nothing short of logical and tensions emerged at lightning speed as she vehemently defended them – calling Dickie out for his own criticism of Meghan Markle.

“If I may say, do you not think there is a reason why Harry did such a thing?”, the 65-year-old initially asked, referring to the Duke’s decision to leave the UK for the US.

Denise then summarised the heartbreak surrounding King Charles III’s family, wounds first stemming from the monarch’s marriage with Lady Diana “when he was in love with Camilla.”

“It ruined a lot of Diana’s life”, Denise claimed. She then recalled how a young Prince Harry witnessed his mother’s death after a fatal car chase with paparazzi before he was forced to walk publicly behind her coffin and accept Queen Camilla as his stepmother.

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“Then he has a wife who is completely and continually trashed by the media, including your good self”, Denise added while turning to Dickie, while some audience members began to applaud her. “I am just sick to death of the bashing that this woman gets (…) we continually berate this woman every day.”

When Dickie argued that the Sussexes have received criticism over their choice to leave the Royal Family, Denise furiously doubled down: “Why would they not walk out? Why would they want to spend their life in a country that hated them?”

Coleen Nolan quickly intervened to stop the situation from escalating, reminding the panellist that she hadn’t expected a “debate” to take place in the studio. But Denise continued to seethe as she added: “don’t have a guest on (…) I can say what I like!”

The segment left many ITV viewers with their jaws dropped as they swarmed over to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts. “Well done Denise, you wiped the floor with Dickie. Thankyou for not being scared to be a voice for H@M”, one of them commented.

Another agreed: “Makes me laugh that people are saying Denise isn’t nice for standing up for Meghan and Harry, yet it’s fine for so many “nice” people to have s****** them off for the past 6+ yrs”, just as a third applauded the panellist for her strong stance: “Well said Denise, you are the voice of fairness and reason.”

However, one TV watcher predicted a reprimand was ahead for Denise due to Coleen’s intervention. “I think Denise is going to be getting a firm talking to when @loosewomen is off air! However if she is passionate about a subject why shut her down? I thought #LooseWomen promotes strong women and opinions?”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle LIVE: Couple might ‘never reconcile’ with William and Kate

According to a well-placed source, the Duke of Sussex can only do one thing to get back into the royal fold.

The couples put on a show of strength following the death of Queen Elizabeth II (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been out of the royal fold for some years now, after stepping away from their formal duties in 2020.

Since then a litany of tell-all bombshells have landed at the feet of Prince William and Princess Kate, all fired from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The most notable of which came in Harry’s memoir Spare in which he made a series of accusations, namely about his brother.

Relations between the families have been frosty at best since then, and despite putting on a show of strength following the death of the Queen, the ties between the middle-aged princes appear to have been severed.

However, there is one thing Prince Harry can do to get back into the picture according to King Charles’ former butler, Grant Harrold.

Mr Harrold told the New York Post: “The only way I see this happening is a public statement from Harry, where you come out and say that you were in a bad space and that [Spare] was a mistake. I don’t think that’s going to happen. Some bad things were said, and some families never patch things up, and that’s how it is forevermore.”

Mr Harrold said it would be hard for Harry to reconcile with Prince William and Princess Kate, because “too much damage” has been done.

He said: “Harry caused damage and broke down trust. It’s difficult when you’re a future monarch.I doubt they’ll ever get back the relationship they had originally. That was a very different relationship built on trust.

“It’s going to take time. William is a tough character. He’s a good guy.”

Harry & Meghan have treated me & King so badly – I’m going to die without ever meeting my grandkids, says Thomas Markle

THOMAS Markle says he and King Charles have been treated “so badly” by Harry and Meghan – claiming he could die without ever meeting his grandkids.

Meghan’s father has been estranged from his daughter since suffering two heart attacks on the eve of her wedding to Harry.

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Thomas Markle said he has been treated ‘so badly’ and may never meet his grandkids

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The 80-year-old is estranged from Meghan and has never met Prince HarryCredit: AP

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Thomas said he is in the ‘same boat’ as King CharlesCredit: Getty

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Thomas said Meghan got her Hollywood start through a director he knew
The 80-year-old was unable to walk Meghan down the aisle and the couple have not spoken to him since.

Thomas has never met his son-in-law Harry or his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet.

King Charles has also rarely seen his grandchildren by Harry and Meghan since their move to California in 2020.

Thomas told the Mail: “Neither of us deserves the treatment we’ve received.

“Why have they treated not only me but the Royal Family and the King so badly?

“Archie and Lilibet have two grandpas who want to see them, one of whom is the King of England.”

Thomas lives alone in Rosarito on Mexico’s Pacific coast – just 250 miles from the Sussexes’ mansion in Montecito.

The Emmy-winning lighting director will turn 80 next month – but is suffering the effects of a serious stroke two years ago.

Thomas said he would love Meghan to call on his birthday, but does not expect her to be in touch.

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He added he would now be happy with a photograph of his grandchildren even if he cannot meet them.

Meghan lived full-time with Thomas from the age of 11 while her mum Doria travelled for work.

Megxit timeline

November 2016 – Harry formally reveals he is in a relationship with Suits actress Meghan Markle.
September 2017 – Meghan tells Vanity Fair the couple are in love and happy together.
September 2017 – The couple make their first public appearance together holding hands at the Invictus Games in Toronto.
November 2017 – Prince Charles issues a statement revealing Harry and Meghan are engaged.
May 2018 – Harry and Meghan tie the knot, becoming Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
October 2018 – The couple announce they are expecting their first child while on their first overseas tour in Australia.
March 2019 – Harry and Meghan set up their own household, splitting their joint operation with Prince William and Kate.
May 2019 – Meghan gives birth to a baby boy named Archie.
October 2019 – Harry reveals his rift with his brother William in a bombshell documentary.
January 2020 –  The couple stun the Queen by announcing plans to quit senior roles and settle in North America. After ten days of talks at Sandringham,  it’s agreed the couple will no longer be working royals and will give up their “Royal Highness” titles.
March 2020 – Harry and Meghan carry out their last official engagement and move to California.
September 2020 – Netflix announces a huge deal with the couple.
February 2021 – Buckingham Palace announces the couple’s split as working members of the monarchy is permanent and they will lose their royal patronages.
March 2021 – The palace says it is “very concerned” about allegations of bullying made by former staff of Harry and Meghan, launching a probe.
March 2021 – Meghan tells Oprah Winfrey Archie wasn’t made a prince after “concerns and conversations” about “how dark” his skin would be when he was born. She claims Kate “hurt her feelings” and made her cry before her wedding. Harry says Charles has stopped taking his calls and he has been “cut off” financially.
January 2023 – Harry publishes his tell-all memoir Spare, launching scathing attacks on William, Kate and Camilla. He says he and William once got into a physical fight over Meghan.
April 2023 – Harry has a “heart-to-heart” talk with his dad before agreeing to come to the Coronation in London.
September 2023 – Harry rejects an offer to spend the anniversary of the Queen’s death at Balmoral with his father.
February 2024 – Prince Harry flies to the UK to be with his father as royal experts claim their four-year rift could be put aside. They meet for half an hour before Harry flies home. He does not meet William

Thomas said Meghan grew up on sets with him and got her Hollywood start through a director he knew.

Father and daughter fell out after Thomas posed for paparazzi pictures ahead of Harry and Meghan’s wedding.

He admits the snaps were a mistake and says he has apologised repeatedly for them.

Just weeks from his 80th birthday, Thomas now sees little hope of reconciliation with Meghan.

He will instead spend the day with his son Thomas Jr at his Mexico home.

Thomas will also call his eldest daughter Samantha, who suffers from multiple sclerosis and is unable to travel from Florida.

I watched Prince Harry grow up – I know why he won’t EVER return to royal life

A ROYAL expert who watched Prince Harry grow up says she knows why he won’t ever to return to royal life.

Harry has lived in California with his wife Meghan since they dramatically quit their jobs as working royals in 2020.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said Harry would be a “great asset” for the palace.

But she said California-based Harry now has the “domestic bliss” he lacked as a child.

Appearing on today’s episode of The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, Bond said: “I can’t see Harry returning, really.

“And yes – I do miss him. Harry was the most popular royal a couple of years ago, wasn’t he?

“Having watched him grow up and knowing him just a little bit, he was a wonderful little boy and a charming, jovial adolescent.

“At least that’s what we saw. He was brilliant for the royal family, he did bring a natural common touch and relatability.

“They would have been a great asset had he stayed but I don’t think he will return.

“If I did pray I would pray that he has a happy life now with all that he wanted.

“The freedom he craved, the wife he loves and the children he adores.

“The model of domestic bliss that he didn’t have in his own adolescence.

“I wish him all the best.”

Harry ordered to explain himself after being accused of ‘deliberately destroying evidence’ in legal case

Prince Harry has been ordered to explain himself by a judge after a News Group Newspaper (NGN) lawyer accused the Duke of Sussex of “deliberately destroying evidence”.

The Duke of Sussex’s autobiography, Spare, was ghostwritten by JR Moehringer

Prince Harry has been ordered to explain himself by a judge after a News Group Newspaper (NGN) lawyer accused the Duke of Sussex of “deliberately destroying evidence”.

The Duke of Sussex was asked to explain how communications with the ghostwriter of his memoir were destroyed.

 

Mr Justice Fancourt described it as “troubling” that a large number of messages between Harry and JR Moehringer were wiped “well after” the royal launched phone hacking claims against NGN.

NGN is seeking the release of emails, text messages and WhatsApp messages sent and received by the royal and material held on two encrypted hard drives.

Prince Harry has been ordered to explain himself by a judge after a News Group Newspaper (NGN) lawyer accused the Duke of Sussex of “deliberately destroying evidence”.

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Records of communication between Harry and King Charles’s private secretary, Sir Clive Alderton and Keeper of the Privy Purse and treasurer to the King, Sir Michael Stevens, have also been requested.

Prince Harry’s autobiography, Spare, was ghostwritten by JR Moehringer. The book was published in January 2023 and shattered many records across UK publishing.

NGN wants access to the messages exchanged between King Charles’s youngest son and JR Moehringer.

David Sherborne, representing Harry, said the duke and his writer communicated via Signal but their chat history was wiped before the book was published.

Prince Harry’s autobiography, Spare, was ghostwritten by JR Moehringer.

Anthony Hudson KC, for NGN, claimed that Harry had deliberately destroyed evidence.

Hudson said Harry had been “trying to create an obstacle course” in a bid to prevent the publisher from obtaining potential evidence.

“There ought to be proper evidence about this,” he told the court. “Those messages are clearly within his control, even if they have been deleted.

“That’s why we say the search for texts and WhatsApps is important.

“It is, I’m afraid we say, another example of the obfuscation in relation to the claimant’s case. We say it’s shocking and extraordinary that the claimant has deliberately destroyed…”

Meghan & Sophie wore same outfit but one changed key detail to suit body shape

Meghan Markle stepped out wearing a very similar outfit to that of Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Despite both being “bespoke” designs, one of the royal ladies made further changes.

Meghan & Sophie wore same outfit but one made discreet design change ‘More bespoke!’ (Image: GETTY)

Meghan Markle and Sophie Wessex have worn the same outfit – but in different colours. The Duchess of Sussex opted for a black Emilia Wickstead outfit a few years after the Countess of Wessex wore the same dress in pale blue several times. Both were bespoke, but one royal lady made further changes to suit her style and shape.

Back in 2014, Sophie attended Royal Ascot wearing a bespoke Emilia Wickstead outfit.

In a soft mint, the outfit consisted of a dress with a cropped matching jacket in a cloqué fabric – this is when the material is irregularly raised or embossed.

The dress featured darts around the waist to ensure it fit perfectly to Sophie’s shape, and the hemline finished below the knee.

The jacket had three-quarter sleeves, hidden buttons and a small collar.

It’s widely reported that the Emilia Wickstead outfits the royals wear are bespoke – either adjusted to suit the wearer’s design preferences or custom made to measure.

Sophie wore a dress and jacket and Meghan wore a skirt and jacket (Image: GETTY)

Sophie re-wore the same outfit a year later for the Buckingham Palace Garden Party (Image: GETTY)

For the occasion, the Countess wore a marvellous hat in the same colour and accessorised with a large aquamarine brooch, said to be worth £250,000 should it ever go to auction. 

She wore the same outfit – but with a different brooch – a year later when attending the Buckingham Palace Garden Party for The Blind Veterans Association.

Then in 2018, Meghan stepped out wearing an incredibly similar outfit, albeit in black.

For the Anzac Day church service at Westminster Abbey, Meghan dressed in an apt all-black ensemble.

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The bespoke two-piece set was by New Zealand-born fashion designer, Emilia Wickstead.

It consisted of the Kristie jacket and Christian skirt from the designer’s SS 2014 collection.

The jacket is believed to be the same as Sophie’s mint version.

But instead of wearing a dress underneath, Meghan chose the Christian skirt, which featured a thick waistband and pleating on the hips which created a full bell-shaped skirt.

Meghan Markle is ‘not capable of learning lessons’: Lady Colin Campbell blasts Duchess of Sussex

Meghan Markle doesn’t learn from her lessons – Lady C

Meghan Markle is ‘not capable of learning lessons’ and has no regret for how her life has panned out since ditching royal duties, according to Lady Colin Campbell.

This is despite the Duchess suffering plummeting approval ratings following a series of scathing remarks about Royal Family members by her and Prince Harry.

Speaking on GBN America, Lady C said Meghan is ‘not capable’ of regret and will therefore fail to learn from her ‘errors’.

“She blames everybody else for her errors”, she told Nana Akua.

Lady C says Meghan would have been the most popular person on the planet had she remained a working royal

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“I’ve been told that she is enraged because no matter what she does, it flops, and no matter what Catherine does, it succeeds.

“That’s infuriating for her. Meghan came into the Royal Family with the expectation that she’d be able to milk them as if they were the fatted calf, and that she was going to be able to end up having a billionaire lifestyle.

 

“She has a billionaire lifestyle without the money. They’re quickly running into serious problems financially.

“Every deal collapses, and all these phantasmagoric figures that they were bandying about will never reach their bank account.

“She’s not capable of learning a lesson which is tragic because, for all her personal character and personality flaws, she would have now been the most popular human being on Earth. Catherine wouldn’t be.”

Meghan and Harry stepped back from royal duties and flocked to California in 2020.

Meghan Markle and Harry stepped back from royal duties in 2020

Lady C joined Nana Akua on GBN America

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They said the decision to move stateside was dictated by their motivation to raise their son, Archie, away from the public limelight.

The couple have since welcomed a second child, Princess Lilibet.

Recent health scares have rocked the Royal Family and prompted discussion as to whether the couple would consider assisting them in their hour of need.

But this suggestion was rubbished by Lady C on GBN America, who said the Firm would not consider entertaining such a prospect.

“My understanding is, not one of the four participants of whom we’ve been speaking have any interest whatsoever in ever interacting with Harry or Meghan in an official capacity ever again”, she said.

“Even if Charles were inclined and Camilla went along with it to have some form of private rapprochement with Harry, there is no way there will be an official role for Harry or Meghan.

“They understand that would be drinking poison from a chalice that they could well avoid drinking from.”

 

Meghan Markle’s ‘clear message she didn’t need Duchess Sophie’s help as mentor’

According to a book, the late Queen was keen to get Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, to act as a mentor to Meghan Markle and show her the ropes of royal life when she married Prince Harry – but it claims Meghan thought she didn’t need Sophie’s help

Meghan Markle with the Duchess of Edinbrugh in 2019 (
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She’s often regarded as the Royal Family’s secret weapon and a safe pair of hands when it comes to representing the monarchy.

But it seems it wasn’t always as easy for Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, to naviage public life. In fact, the wife of the late Queen’s youngest son Prince Edward, previously spoke out about how it “took her a while to find her feet” after transitioning from having a successful career in PR to a full-time royal. But now many years on Sophie, who is celebrating her 59th birthday today, appears to be one of the most popular out of all of the senior working royals.

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So when it was announced that actress Meghan Markle would be marrying Sophie’s nephew Prince Harry, it seemed natural that the late Queen suggested the Duchess could mentor the royal newcomer. However, according to a book, Meghan “made it clear” she didn’t need Sophie’s help and would instead rely on her new husband.

The Duchess of Sussex quit her acting career upon marrying Harry in 2018 and pledged to “hit the ground running” on becoming a working royal. But author and friend of the royals Gyles Brandreth in his book, Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait, he writes: “The Queen (who, of course, had seen it all before) understood that Harry’s girl might find adjusting to Royal life ‘challenging to begin with’ (as she put it). ‘It is very jolty, but you soon get used to it’ ? that was Her Majesty’s experience going back many years.

“To help Meghan, the Queen suggested that her daughter-in-law, Sophie Wessex, would be an ideal mentor. ‘Sophie can help show you the ropes,’ said the Queen. “Meghan made it clear that she did not feel she needed Sophie’s help. She had Harry.”

The Duchess of Edinburgh plays table football during her visit to Community Projects at Burwell Hall earlier this week ( 
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Meghan and Sophie’s bond came under focus in September when they travelled together in the same car during the Queen’s state funeral and her coffin procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall in 2022. Sophie, who grew up in a middle-class family and founded a PR firm before joining the Royal Family, has been compared with Meghan – as they both underwent a huge transition upon joining the family.

The former monarch also invited Sophie to several church services together and they enjoyed watching old movies together. Her late Majesty was also extremely close to Sophie’s children, her youngest grandchildren – Lady Louise Windsor and Viscount James.

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According to The Times, Sophie was the first member of the royal family to visit the Sussexes following the birth of Archie in 2019, going to the couple’s Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. In a rare interview with The Sunday Times, Sophie compared her experiences to Meghan’s.

Speaking to the paper, she compared Meghan and Harry’s experience to hers with Edward, she commented: “Remember I’d had five years to adjust [to royal life]. And for our six-month engagement, I was even staying at Buckingham Palace. Not that you necessarily know how it will pan out.”

Speaking about the Sussexes exit from the firm, she added: “I just hope they will be happy.? But possibly more pointedly, she said that the royal family do all they can to try to assist new members to adjust to the royal life, adding: “We all try to help any new members of the family?