Prince Harry ‘intimidated’ by two royals after ‘secret meeting’ plot

Prince Harry detailed how he truly felt about meeting two Royal Family members when he flew to the UK for his grandfather’s Prince Philip’s funeral.

Prince Harry made the shocking revelations in his memoir, Spare (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry recalls asking for a “secret meeting” with his father, the then-Prince Charles and brother, Prince William, when he flew to the UK to attend the funeral of his late grandfather, Prince Philip. Harry’s thoughts were penned in his bombshell memoir, Spare, released in January 2023, where he detailed feeling intimidated by the royal pair.

The Duke of Sussex recalled panicking that they had “changed their minds” about meeting with him while he was back in England, and admitted he “considered giving up” when he believed they weren’t going to come. However, when heading back to the house where his cousins were gathered, Harry spotted William and Charles on their way to meet him.

He wrote: “Then, at last, I saw them. Shoulder to shoulder, striding towards me, they looked grim, almost menacing. More, they looked tightly aligned. My stomach dropped. Normally they’d be squabbling about one thing or another, but now they appeared to be in lockstep – in league. The thought occurred: Hang on, are we meeting for a walk…or a duel?”

Harry also revealed he was scared of meeting with his family, and compared it to “going into battle for the first time”.

The relationship between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the Royal Family worsened when they announced they were stepping down as working royals and eventually relocated to the US, signing Netflix and Spotifty deals. But the relationship between the brothers also worsened further when he and Meghan took part in an explosive tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021.

Loose Women star issues ten-word verdict over Meghan Markle quitting the UK

Prince Harry recently returned to the UK as he flew to London and attended a celebration for the Invictus Games but his wife Meghan Markle decided to stay home. The Duchess of Sussex instead joined the royal on a memorable tour of Nigeria.

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Loose Women star Jane Moore addressed the Sussexes trip to Nigeria last month as she offered her verdict on the Duchess not returning to the UK.

The columnist admitted Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s tour brought back vivid memories of when she accompanied King Charles and the late Princess Diana on a royal press trip to the same country in March 1990.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the West African nation after being invited by its military for the three-day trip. It marked 10 years of the Invictus Games, which Nigeria joined for the first time last year.

Prince Harry heard about the work of a charity which organises basketball camps for children in Africa, and played a game with students. In addition, the Sussexes visited a secondary school and the couple were welcomed to the State Governor House in Nigeria’s most populous city, among taking part in an array of other activities.

Writing in her recent column for The Sun, Jane admitted Meghan’s “charm” was reminiscent of Princess Diana.

Loose Women star Jane Moore addressed Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s trip to Nigeria (Image: GETTY)

She wrote: “Watching Meghan charm the crowds in Nigeria brought back memories of the time when, as part of the royal press pack, I accompanied Charles and Diana there in March 1990.

“One shows her lighting up the room at a women’s festival in Lagos with her easy-going manner and ability to make everyone she spoke to feel special.”

Addressing the Princess of Wales she went on: “She was a force of nature and, although Charles was the heir apparent, he was very much in her shadow.

“It’s the same story with Harry and Meghan who, however much her recollections now vary, was welcomed by the British public with open arms.”

Jane delivered a ten-word verdict since Meghan chose to leave the UK, adding: “It remains a great shame that she didn’t stick around.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Nigeria last month (Image: Getty)

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Princess Diana went on a royal tour of Nigeria in 1990 (Image: Getty)

Harry and Meghan decided to step back from their royal duties in 2020 and officially stepped down the following year, with the couple relocating to Montecito, California.

They have made very few return trips to the UK since their move, with Meghan last seen in Britain at the late Queen’s funeral in 2022.

It has since been reported they are considering splitting their time between the US and the UK in what could be the start of a royal reconciliation.

Earlier this week, it was suggested that the Duke of Sussex started looking into finding a home in Britain that he and his wife could keep for visiting instead of having to check into hotels each time.

Meanwhile, King Charles will be attending the Trooping the Colour on Saturday (June 15).

Prince Harry and Meghan last attended Trooping the Colour in 2019 – before they quit royal life and moved to the United States. A commentator says there is an “open invitation” for Harry to attend royal events such as Trooping the Colour.

Meghan Markle ‘no longer pals’ with George Clooney as he is seen to be ‘linked’ to King Charles

Meghan Markle is reportedly no longer close pals with actor George Clooney amid reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been snubbed by their former A-Lister friends

George Clooney has reportedly joined the list of Hollywood stars that are “ditching” the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

The Oceans 11, 12 and 13 star used to be “bosom buddies” with Meghan Markle sources say, but apparently their close friendship came to an end shortly after Meghan and Prince Harry ‘s wedding in 2018.

George and his wife, Amal reportedly used to visit the royal couple’s homes in LA and Oxfordshire, but it’s said the Hollywood duo are “more linked to King Charles” now and even appeared at a Prince’s Trust event in London in May.

Adding more fuel to the fire, when asked whether he knew Meghan recently, George simply replied: “I don’t,” despite having attended the Windsor Chapel wedding, according to the Mail.

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The reports of the fallout between the Clooney’s and the Sussexes comes after Harry and Meghan are said to be getting “ignored” by Hollywood A-listers as the Duchess eyes up becoming a “power player” in Tinsel town.

The former Suits was recently reported to have signed with renowned Hollywood talent agency William Morris Endeavour, with her said to be looking to rub shoulders with the LA elite.

But now it has been revealed that the the couple have been ignored by some of the very people they want to be on the right side of, with filmmaker Steven Spielberg said to have blanked the couple. With Oprah Winfrey also seemingly snubbing the couple when she is reported to have left them off of the invite list for her 69th birthday party.

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According to The Express US, Paula Froelich, who is a senior story producer and contributor for NewsNation, revealed that as well as Steven and Oprah, other movers and shakers in the industry such as Rob Lowe and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, have blanked the couple. It is also reported that those who have blanked the couple all have homes in Montecito, with their pads likely a stones throw away from the Duke and Duchess’ mansion.

Speaking to the paper, Paula explained that the “big power players” in Hollywood don’t want to jeopardise their businesses for Harry and Meghan. With many “deliberately keeping their distance” so they don’t upset the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate.

George Clooney defends Meghan Markle against media scrutiny, compares her to Princess Diana

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In a recent interview, George Clooney said Meghan Markle has been “chased in the same way that Diana was.”. Rachel Murray/Getty

“It’s history repeating itself,” the actor told Who magazine of the way media has been trolling the Duchess of Sussex over the past few weeks. “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.”

He added, “We’ve seen how that ends,” alluding to the car accident that claimed the life of the princess in 1997. A formal inquest into the crash found aggressive paparazzi photographers were partly responsible for the incident.

Clooney made the comments while in Australia promoting his new Hulu series Catch-22 and after being asked whether he expects to be named godfather to Markle’s baby, due in April. He quickly dismissed the rumour, jokingly saying he has enough “s**t to deal with” as the father of twins.

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The late Princess Diana, who married Prince Charles in 1981, was the subject of constant criticism by media organizations. 
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A paparazzo once told Diana that he would “be there every day of your life until you’re dead and then I’ll be filming your grave,” according to her brother Charles Spencer. At one time, according to Time, the princess was the most photographed person in the world, and a photo of her would fetch up to $656 thousand.

At the time of her death, several U.K. tabloids were reporting extensively on her rumoured new relationship with Dodi Fayed, the son of an Egyptian billionaire. He was one of three other passengers in the car with Diana when she was killed.

Since their mother’s death, Prince Harry and Prince William have been very open about their distrust of the media.

“I think one of the hardest things to come to terms with is the fact that the people that chased her into the tunnel were the same people that were taking photographs of her while she was still dying in the backseat of the car,” Harry said in an interview for the BBC documentary, Diana, 7 Days. “William and I know that. We’ve been told that numerous times by people that know that that was the case.”

 

The media’s treatment of Markle has not been unlike what Diana experienced, as Clooney noted.

Since Markle and Prince Harry began dating, the duchess has been subject to media scrutiny about everything from her ‘messy’ bun to her troubled relationship with her father.

In 2016, Prince Harry released a statement addressing the treatment of then-girlfriend Markle, citing “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.”

More recently, reports of feuding between Markle and her sister-in-law Kate Middleton have been widespread. “There have been threats of violence,” said The Times in a recent editorial, which pleaded for an end to the “vile abuse” of both women.

In a recent conversation featuring Lady Colin Campbell, the discussion centered around the controversial behaviors and motivations of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The conversation delved into accusations of hypocrisy, double standards, psychological issues, and the public’s perception of the couple, painting a complex picture of the former royals.

Hypocrisy and Double Standards

A major point of contention is the perceived hypocrisy of Harry and Meghan. The couple frequently criticizes the media for invading their privacy and using anonymous sources. However, they have reportedly engaged in similar behavior by leaking stories themselves. This apparent double standard has drawn criticism, with Lady Colin Campbell and the hosts highlighting how Harry and Meghan seem to have one set of rules for themselves and another for everyone else.

Psychological and Personality Issues

 

Lady Colin Campbell offered insights into the psychological and personality issues that may be influencing Harry and Meghan’s actions. She suggested that Harry suffers from significant mental health issues, while Meghan has serious personality problems. This combination, she argued, accounts for much of their controversial behavior. Despite acknowledging these issues, Campbell emphasized the importance of holding the couple accountable for their actions, noting that they are adults and should not be excused solely on the basis of their mental health struggles.

Public Perception and Treatment

The discussion also touched on the couple’s relationship with the British public and the royal family. Harry and Meghan are described as privileged individuals who have received unprecedented opportunities and support, yet they continue to complain about mistreatment. The hosts recalled the enthusiastic support from the British public during the couple’s wedding, contrasting it with Harry and Meghan’s later claims of racism and unfair treatment. This discrepancy has fueled public frustration, as many feel the couple has not appreciated the goodwill extended to them.

Personal Ambition and Narcissism

Meghan’s ambition and desire for fame were also scrutinized. Lady Colin Campbell characterized Meghan as excessively ambitious and suggested her behavior borders on narcissism. It was revealed that Meghan, during her time in Canada filming “Suits,” would reportedly sell stories and set up paparazzi photos to boost her public profile. This need for attention and fame is seen as a driving force behind much of her behavior.

Conclusion

The conversation painted a complex and often critical picture of Harry and Meghan. While acknowledging their psychological issues, Lady Colin Campbell and the hosts stressed that this does not absolve them of responsibility for their actions. The couple is portrayed as manipulative and ungrateful, having misused their privileged positions and demonstrated a significant misalignment between their public complaints and actual conduct.

In summary, Harry and Meghan are depicted as deeply flawed individuals whose actions have stirred public controversy and criticism. Despite the challenges they may face, their perceived hypocrisy, ambition, and ungratefulness have overshadowed the public’s initial support and goodwill, leading to a complicated and contentious public image.

Kate Middleton sends strong message to Taylor Swift after new backstage selfie with Prince William

 

Prince William, who’s going viral for his killer dance moves at Taylor Swift’s concert in London, is being compared to his youngest son Prince Louis who missed the surprise royal appearance on Friday.

 

However, it was pop superstar Swift’s magic that forced the royal to act like a child to her hit single at the show. Reacting to the Prince of Wales’ dance, social media users said William was ‘having the time of his life,’ joking: ‘Now we know where Louis gets his moves from’.

The future King’s video, showing him jiving to Swift’s hit single “Shake It Off”, was uploaded to TikTok on Friday. It has been viewed tens of millions of times around the world in just less than a week, sparking a frenzy both from the public and from legions of the pop icon’s fans.

As the Cruel Summer hitmaker Swift began sings the lyrics: “And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate; baby, I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake,” Kate Middleton’s husband went wild, bopping his head, flailing his arms and mouthing the lyrics above the packed venue.

Some of his fans reacted to the clip with the words: “The greatest video of Prince William ever,” referring to William as “positively unhinged in the best of ways”

One wrote: “He dances exactly how I expected him to”.

While others drew parallels between his moves and those of Hugh Grant in 2003 film Love Actually, and expressed their surprise at his apparent “Swiftie” status.

But it was one comparison which has made waves in the aftermath of the video went, to Prince Louis.

One fan wrote: “You can tell where Prince Louis gets his moves from!”

Another said: “He’s having the time of his life! Now we know where Louis gets his moves from.”

The commentators were referring to the infamous impromptu dance routine showed off by the Prince of Wales’s youngest son in the stands of the late Queen’s “Platinum Party at the Palace” concert in 2022.

After the show, both Kensington Palace and Taylor Swift shared images of the royals meeting the pop star backstage at the concert, with Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce also making an appearance.

Meanwhile, Kate Middleton – the Duchess of Cambridge – has responded with warmth and gratitude to Taylor Swift’s recent Instagram post capturing a cherished moment with Prince William and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

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Meghan Markle will ‘no doubt’ overtake Kate Middleton in popularity, says expert

Rumours have been circulating that Meghan Markle is set to make a big return to Instagram, with one expert suggesting she could overtake Kate Middleton in terms of popularity

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Meghan Markle has faced a tough few months recently, but things could be about to change for the Duchess of Sussex.

Speculation has been mounting that Meghan is set to return to Instagram and relaunch her popular blog The Tig, with one PR expert suggesting she could overtake her sister-in-law Kate Middleton when it comes to popularity. A recent survey showed Kate and her husband Prince William way out in front in terms of popularity among the public.

However, PR to the stars Mayah Riaz believes this will soon change. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, she said: “It’s no doubt when Meghan re-joins Instagram she will overtake Kate in terms of popularity.

“Kate’s Instagram is curated with huge precision. There are things which Kate isn’t able to post.”

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Mayah pointed out how it’s likely Kate has staff posting to social media on her behalf. The PR expert added: “Therefore, it paints a picture perfect life which the Royal Family are keen to portray.”

Meghan stepped down from the Royal Family three years ago, before moving to America with her husband Prince Harry. Mayah said this will allow Meghan to “post what she wishes”.

“She wont have to run it by anyone for approval before posting it,” Mayah explained. Speaking about what we could expect from Meghan’s Instagram, she added: “We can see all aspects of Meghan and her family life.”

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Mayah said Meghan is likely to grab widespread media attention with her Instagram account. She told us: “We don’t often see Kate’s Instagram posts making headlines. However, Meghan’s life on Instagram will lead to headlines. We can also expect to hear news of projects announced first on her Instagram.”

Meghan and Harry were recently spotted dancing the night away at Beyoncé’s concert in California. Mayah said: “We have seen footage of Meghan dancing at Beyoncé’s concert as well as public display of affection with Harry. We would never see Kate and William like this.

“This is why there will be day and night difference between Meghan and Kate’s Instagram. Let’s not forget, people who love to hate Meghan will bizarrely still follow Meghan’s Instagram.”

However, she warned Meghan could be targeted by online trolls. “We are more likely to believe that Meghan herself will be posting on her Instagram. This will lead to an explosion of followers very quickly when it’s confirmed that @meghan is her account.

“Along with the explosion of following, I fear that a lot of it will be trolling. We have seen the amount of hate directed her way on Twitter (X) and sadly, I think that will follow on Instagram too.”

Doria Ragland regrets trusting her daughter Meghan, bitterly declaring, “I have been deceived by Meghan.”

While there’s no doubt that she would do anything for her daughter – and she certainly has – she’s beginning to feel some regret and even resentment. Of course, we are talking about Doria Ragland.

There’s a new report that suggests Doria is resenting the fact that her daughter Meghan Markle has made her into a full-time nanny at home for her children, Archie and Lilibet.

Royal Family News – Doria Ragland Is Beginning To Regret Meghan Markle For This Reason

As much as Doria wanted to be a part of her daughter’s family life, now she thinks that she’s being used. That’s because Meghan at this point expects her mother to be there for Archie and Lilibet at all times.

Royal Family News – What’s Next For The Sussexes?

But Doria didn’t sign up for this. Unfortunately for her though, she’s the only person that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle can count on right now.

As everyone already knows, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have distanced themselves from everyone in their lives, including the royal family.

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One source close to the situation even said, “Meghan has always been determined that her children should grow up with a very good relationship with their mother Doria so it’s no surprise that Doria is the live-in nanny.”

“One of Meghan‘s difficulties when she was a working royal living in the UK was her lack of experience of dealing with staff so in Montecito she has kept paid staff to an absolute minimum.”

The tipster also said, “If she’s avoiding the Royal tradition of paying people to do the childcare, she’s certainly sticking to the Royal tradition of sending children to elite schools.”

So far Meghan Markle herself has not made any comments about the matter although at this point it’s doubtful that she will. For now, Doria really has no other choice but to be there for her grandchildren.

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Meghan Markle announces her third pregnancy with twins, demanding that King Charles apologize to her and bestow the crown jewels upon Harry: “We seek assets for our children.”

Meghan Markle is “pushing for an apology” from the royal family before she agrees to visit the UK, a royal expert has claimed.

The Duchess of Sussex has reportedly declined a rumored invitation to Prince Harry’s home soil next month after it was suggested that they bring their children with them.

The “Suits” alum, 42, has had a strained relationship with several senior members of her husband’s family, and even documented the hardships in several lucrative projects over the last few years.

Amid reports that Harry is reportedly planning to “reconcile” with his family during an upcoming trip to London, royal experts have suggested that peace between both camps is unlikely to happen until Markle receives an apology from the Firm.

Royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths said that the royals have “given up” on issuing any sort of apology to the mom of two.

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“I think that she is pushing for an apology,” Griffiths told GB News. “She’s been pushing for that for quite a long time, although there have been reports from the Sussex camp that she has sort of given up on an apology.”

“I don’t think that she is actually blocking him from seeing his family though; we know that he came to see his dad when his dad was ill, and we know that he is coming over again in May,” she added.

Elsewhere, royal author Tom Quinn told the Mirror, “Harry would like a reconciliation, but supports his wife completely, and until she feels that the royal family have been sufficiently nice to her — and grovelingly apologized for the past — it’s not going to happen.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arriving at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge 2024 in Wellington, Fla, walking on grass and holding hands

“There has been a shift here since Kate’s illness. Harry and Meghan do feel they need to extend an olive branch, but Meghan’s sense of grievance is still preventing anything really meaningful happening,” Quinn continued.

“Illness often brings warring family members together,” Quinn said. “And there have been hopes at Kensington Palace that Kate’s illness might do it.”

Markle last returned to England for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral service in September 2022.

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Harry and Markle did not bring their children with them over safety concerns, as the Sussexes were stripped of taxpayer-funded UK security protection.

This means the pair will pay out of pocket for their security when back on Harry’s home soil.

Meghan Markle’s claim about UK life rubbi:shed by Princess Kate

Princess Kate’s actions appear to contradict a claim made by Meghan Markle about life in the UK.

After stepping back from Royal Family duties, Meghan and Prince Harry settled in Montecito, California with their two young children. Their son, Archie, is set to start school for the first time this year – something Meghan suggests would have been problematic if they had stayed in the UK.

In an interview with The Cut in August 2022, Meghan suggested that school pickup and drop-off in the UK would involve a royal photo call with a press pen of 40 people, which she found problematic.

“Earlier in our conversation about her goals for the life she’s creating here, she’d remarked upon how, if Archie were in school in the UK, she’d never be able to do school pickup and drop-off without it being a royal photo call with a press pen of 40 people snapping pictures.”

“‘Sorry, I have a problem with that. That doesn’t make me obsessed with privacy. That makes me a strong and good parent protecting my child,’ Meghan said.

However, royal enthusiasts have noted that William and Kate regularly participate in their children’s school events, behaving like ‘a normal mum and dad’ at Lambrook events.

Hello! magazine reports that both Princess Kate and Prince William actively participate in all school events, even “queuing up” for the tombola during a fundraising initiative.

”I saw them queueing up for tombola tickets like everyone else. They really act like a normal mum and dad,” the source said at the time.

“They’re lovely kids,” the source noted. “Charlotte is so kind and friendly and the other children adore her.

“She’s kind to the kids in younger years and she’s very popular. George seems like a nice boy, too, and little Louis just has so much energy.