rince William’s dancing at Taylor Swift concert has ‘alpha edge’ but shows he’s ‘had practice’, body language pro says

PRINCE William’s dancing at Taylor Swift’s gig had an “alpha edge” but shows he “might have had practice”, a body language expert claims.

The future King celebrated his 42nd birthday at the concert in Wembley Stadium on Friday night children Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, nine.

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The Prince of Wales was seen getting loose at the concertCredit: Twitter

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Taylor Swift poses with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte last nightCredit: Instagram

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William, George and Charlotte, with Swift and Travis KelceCredit: Instagram
Footage showing the Prince of Wales dancing in the crowd among thousands of roaring Swifties soon swept across social media.

The video, filmed by someone on a lower tier, shows Swift on the stage in the distance as she performs Shake It Off before panning round to William shaking his arms and torso.

William was seen – dressed in a buttoned down shirt and blazer – swaying his arms as he got into the music on the terrace.

Now, body language pro Judi James has claimed that William’s “epic” dance moves had a hidden meaning.

She told The Sun: “Standing alone and totally visible at the rail he dances like no-one is watching.

“The chest shimmy is a tricky technique, suggesting William might actually have had a bit of practice at this one on previous occasions.

“This is joyous dancing with a ‘celebratory alpha’ edge to it.”

James said that William was “clearly channelling” the likes of Topol, Stavros Flatley and Shakira with his moves.

She added: “Even in this brief clip we can see his movements, techniques and confidence increasing and accelerating until his arms are splayed out.

“His hands are held high and his chest puffed and performing a ‘sexy’ chest wobble or shimmy from side to side as his head is thrown back and his jacket falls open.”

Wills and his children also posed for selfies with Swift herself and her American football player boyfriend Travis Kelce.

The Instagram post on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Instagram account said: “Thank you Taylor Swift for a great evening!”
London succumbs to TAYLOR SWIFT fever after the superstar’s arrival in the capital
Swift herself also shared a cute snap she took after the gig with William, George, Charlotte and her American football player boyfriend Travis Kelce.

She wrote: “Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start.”

George looked like the double of his dad in a blue buttoned Ralph Lauren shirt and jeans, while Charlotte, nine, beamed at the camera in a sparkly top.

And body language expert James says the royal trio “drop out of royal mode” for the snaps with Charlotte in particular looking like a “proper Swiftie”.

She added: “Charlotte’s body language at the front of the pose, alongside Taylor herself, sees some intense mirroring as she adopts an identical pose to Taylor herself.

“For the moment they are just two fan-girls together and Charlotte’s wide, open-mouth smile shows how excited she is to be posing with arguably the world’s biggest star.

“William and George’s body language makes them look rather shy as well as delighted.

“William stands behind his son with a big grin on his face but holding onto George’s shoulders while George performs a shy smile with his hands clasped in front of his torso, with both father and son looking a little over-awed to be posing with Taylor here.”

Fellow royals Zara and Mike Tindall were also spotted at the gig.

Swift, 34, kicked off the UK leg of her The Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium in front of 89,000 fans on Friday.

It comes after William was spotted in the crowd for England’s drab 1-1 draw with Denmark in Germany on Thursday in Euro 2024.

Yesterday, wife Princess Kate posted a snap of her husband with their kids on a beach, adding “We all love you, Papa” to mark his birthday.

William previously shared the stage with Swift at Kensington Palace in 2013 to perform Livin’ On A Prayer by Bon Jovi for a charity event.

Kate’s sweet snap of William and kids shared to mark birthday

Princess Kate shared a sweet snap yesterday morning of Prince William with their children to mark his 42nd birthday.

The royal, also 42, posted a never-before-seen picture of Wills and their adorable little trio on a beach outing.

The fun action shot shows Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Prince George holding hands as they leap from a sand dune.

Kate wrote a heartwarming message alongside the snap, which she took herself, it read: “Happy birthday Papa, we all love you so much! Cx”

It was uploaded on The Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram account.

It appears to be from a beach in Norfolk, where the family have their country home.

The Princess shared a heart-warming picture of William with the kids at a similar setting on Father’s Day.

Meanwhile, the Royal Family shared an adorable baby photograph of William in King Charles’ arms.

The Monarch, 75, shared a heartwarming picture showing the prince perched on his lap as a tot.

In the touching black-and-white snap, Charles looks lovingly at his son, who is also brimming with joy.

He later said he obeyed “like a puppy” the singer’s request for him to join her.

He revealed in a 2021 interview:  “I can’t believe I’m actually telling you this story – I turn up and Jon Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift are at the event, which nearly knocked me off my feet.

“And then, I went inside, met everybody, a lot of handshaking to do those nights, a lot of chatting. I try and be charming and interactive.

“She puts her hand on my arm, looks me in the eye and says: ‘Come on, William – let’s go and sing’.”

He added that he was “cringing” just recalling the incident.

Earlier on Friday, the Buckingham Palace band performed a rendition of Swift’s 2014 hit Shake It Off to mark her tour arriving in the city.

Among the other attendees at the concert were Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria.

The politician, who is currently ahead in the polls to take over as Prime Minister on July 4, posted on X: “‘Swift’ campaign pitstop.”

Swift told the 89,000-strong crowd: “Oh my God, London, look what you’ve done. What better way to spend a Friday night than in the most exhilarating city in the world?”

Friday night’s concert was the first of three sold-out dates at Wembley, with the international sensation returning in August to perform another five.

Meghan Markle in Crisis: Samantha Markle’s Shocking Surrogacy Claims About Lilibet

Meghan Markle has found herself amidst a storm of rumors and accusations, particularly concerning the births of her children, Archie and Lilibet. Speculation about surrogacy began swirling almost immediately after Meghan’s first pregnancy announcement. Observers pointed to pregnancies that seemed effortless, with no visible weight gain or morning sickness, as evidence supporting the surrogate theory. Inconsistencies in public appearances and social media posts further fueled these rumors, suggesting Meghan might not have been carrying the child herself.

Adding to the controversy, Meghan’s own family members raised doubts about her ability to conceive naturally, citing alleged past medical history. Her father, brother, and sister have all claimed Meghan underwent a hysterectomy at a young age, implying she couldn’t have biologically borne children. Meghan’s half-sister, Samantha Markle, has been particularly outspoken, accusing Meghan of fabricating details about her upbringing. In an interview with Oprah, Samantha claimed Meghan’s actions had brought her global humiliation and hatred. She even floated a bizarre conspiracy theory questioning the existence of Archie and Lilibet during a radio interview.

The mystery surrounding Lilibet’s birth deepened when Dr. Melissa Drake, the alleged delivering doctor, suddenly closed her practice in Santa Barbara, citing health reasons and a desire to spend more time with family. However, former patients criticized the abrupt closure, questioning the lack of transparency and wondering why temporary arrangements weren’t made. Speculation mounted about whether there was more to Dr. Drake’s departure than initially disclosed.

The birth certificate itself has become contentious, with questions arising about how Dr. Drake’s name became public knowledge, which wasn’t revealed at the time of Lilibet’s birth. Moreover, the use of a foreign title on the birth certificate raised eyebrows, as it reportedly violates California regulations. Similar incidents involving celebrity couples attempting to use unconventional characters on birth certificates, like Grimes and Elon Musk, have drawn comparisons.

These inconsistencies and controversies have led many to question the legitimacy of Lilibet’s birth and speculate about potential irregularities in issuing the birth certificates. Amidst these swirling rumors, it’s crucial to approach these claims critically and rely on credible sources of information.

Contrasting the tumultuous rumors, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have expressed their commitment to their children’s future. According to reports, they have pledged to avoid the pitfalls of their own parents’ marriages, ensuring Archie and Lilibet grow up in a stable and loving environment. The couple is determined not to repeat the mistakes they believe their parents made, emphasizing their commitment to each other and their children’s well-being as California-based Royals.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan will arrive Nigeria on Friday, 10 May, 2024 for a 3-day private visit.

 

The couple is visiting Nigeria on the invitation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa to interact with wounded soldiers. Director Sports, Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Air Vice Marshal Abidemi Marquis who disclosed this on Thursday said the founder of Invictus games will spend three days in Nigeria, interacting with wounded soldiers and their families.

Marquis said the visit scheduled from 10th to 13th May 2024 will help the wounded soldiers in their recovery efforts. “We realised that 80% of our soldiers have been involved in this recovery programme, they are getting better. Their outlook to life is positive,” AVM Marquis said.

He added that the visit will aid their recovery “to improve their personal self-esteem to improve their mental health. Their emotional intelligence has been improved and also their families seeing them, as they used to be breadwinners who is capable of continue living. So this engagement with Invictus is giving us the opportunity for the recovery for our soldiers.”

He further stated that being a member of the Invictus community, the visit will lay credence to the acceptance of the Nigerian Armed Forces. He further stressed that the visit has become essential to Nigeria’s plan to hosting an Invictus game. AVM Marquis also stressed on the need to build a state-of –the-art structure for the management of the wounded and injured soldiers, “particularly the post-traumatic syndrome and the post-traumatic stress syndrome that are manifesting due to our engagement in the counter -insurgency operation”.

He disclosed that the couple would visit Kaduna and Lagos states where they will also interact with the governors of the states. “So, to be specific, now, they will be arriving here tomorrow (Friday) and they will be received, and the reception will be a quiet reception because they will be traveling 14 hours to get to this place. They will be taken to the hotel.

He said after resting at the hotel, the couple will return to visit Chief of Defence Staff by 12 noon on Friday. The Director added that Prince Harry and wife would visit their own the Wuse Light Academy, an institution being supported by their non-governmental organization before seeing the Nigeria’s security chief.

Subsequently, they will proceed to Kaduna State to visit the Nigerian Army Reference Hospital where the wounded and injured soldiers are kept for their medical recovery. “On Saturday, we’ll be having like an exhibition of novelty match. The CDS team and the Duke team will be having a volleyball match at armed forces officers mess in the morning. And this is just to engage with the wounded and injured soldiers. It’s a sitting volleyball match coming in the morning.

“So after that, we have a programme for them by 01:00 pm. A reception, where they will be interacting with families of wounded and injured soldiers and families of soldiers and officers killed in action and service members generally,” the Director said.

On Sunday, AVM Marquis said the couple will pay a courtesy visit on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, and also visit a basketball court for the school their NGO is supporting in Lagos where a basketball exhibition Match will be held. A reception is also expected to be organised for the couple on Sunday before returning to Abuja in preparation for their departure from the country on Monday.

Meghan Markle’s dad reveals one decision Prince Harry made that ‘never made sense’ to him

Thomas Markle has spoken out as he approaches his 80th birthday.

Prince Harry and Meghan live just 250 miles from her estranged father (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry’s ongoing troubled relationship with his father the King and brother Prince William is well known – but the relationship between wife Meghan Markle and her father is also strained.

The Duchess of Sussex and her father, Thomas Markle, has been estranged from his daughter since 2018 and there has reportedly been no contact since.

Mr Markle has never met his daughter’s husband.

The 79-year-old, who turns 80 in July, has also never met his two grandchildren – five-year-old Archie and three-year-old Lilibet.

The retired lighting director now lives in Mexico, just 250 miles from his daughter’s home in California, and said he is baffled by this.

Prince Harry has never met his father-in-law (Image: Getty)

Speaking to the Mail Online, he said: ” When I reflect back on my life, as you do when you are approaching 80, that’s one of the questions I cannot find an answer for

“Why didn’t Harry ever come to meet me? He has the resources to fly around the world – and does – but why didn’t he come to see me, particularly when people in the royal household like Jason Knauf [Harry and Meghan’s former communications secretary] were urging him to do so?

“That has never made sense to me.”

Meghan is estranged from her father (Image: Getty)

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Mr Markle, who has previously given a number of interviews to the press about his relationship with his daughter, said he felt empathy for King Charles, who has rarely seen Harry’s children since his younger son moved to the US.

He told the Mail: “He [The King] is going through cancer treatment and I’m not in the best of health. I’m not afraid of dying. It is what it is.

“I have so many questions I’d like to ask Meghan and Harry. The main one being, why have they treated not only me but the Royal Family and the King so badly?”

 

Meghan Markle’s Suits co-star reveals what her relationship with Harry is really like

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry looked ‘very much in love and happy’ according to one of the Duchess of Sussex’s former co-stars

As the rift between Prince Harry and the Royal family shows no signs of healing, Meghan Markle remains his pillar of strength.

The Sussexes enthralled admirers during their recent trip to Nigeria, an unofficial Royal visit where they were seen as the epitome of a loving couple – a belief that also appears to be shared by one of Meghan’s former Suits colleagues.

At the Tony Awards this Sunday, Wendell Pierce, 60, gushed to PEOPLE about Harry and Meghan’s evident affection for each other when he reunited with them last year, despite the ongoing familial tensions.

“When [Meghan] came into town, she got an award last year, had a chance to say hello and wish she and Prince Harry well and wish the children well,” Pierce recounted to the magazine.

“They look very much in love and were very happy, so that’s the most important thing.”

Wendell Pierce, Meghan’s former Suits co-star has shared a surprising insight into her marriage with Prince Harry (Image: Getty)

Wendell, who played Meghan’s on-screen dad in the hit series Suits until 2019, reminisced about the joy of working with her and mentioned that they have stayed in touch since the show ended.

“I’ve gotten to see her just a few times since, and we’ve been able to reminisce and so it’s real, we have fond memories of working together,” the acclaimed actor said, reports the Mirror.

In the same conversation, Wendell expressed his surprise at the show’s sudden resurgence in popularity last year when a new generation of fans began binge-watching the series after it was added to Netflix.

Following this unexpected surge in viewership, it was announced earlier this year that a spinoff series, Suits LA, featuring Arrow star Stephen Amell, would welcome fans back into the world of Suits.

 

Meghan Markle previously teased a possible return to the show when she admitted she’d never say never (Image: Getty)

Speculation has been rife about whether the Duchess herself might consider reprising her iconic role as Rachel Zane, after the Duchess herself previously told Oprah Winfrey that she would “never say never” to returning to the role.

Adding to the speculation, the sentiment was also echoed by her former on-screen love interest Patrick Adams at this year’s Golden Globes.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the time, he said: “Sure. Mike and Rachel in Seattle. They gotta come down to LA. they gotta fix some stuff.”

He continued: “If we got the phone call, if I got the phone call, I’m ready to suit up again. I love the show, I love the character. And I loved working with all these people.”

Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard brand appears stalled after a promising start, with a Royal expert outlining two things she finds ‘really difficult’

The Duchess of Sussex soft-launched her new brand in March (Image: Getty)

Meghan Markle has been warned that her “tough outlook” and “absolute self-belief” could be stumbling blocks for the success of her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.

A Royal commentator and writer has claimed that the Duchess of Sussex is finding it a struggle to recruit staff for her latest business endeavour. Meghan made a low-key launch of her new venture earlier in March, with an Instagram account suddenly appearing to introduce American Riviera Orchard to followers.

The initial tease of the brand came through a short video clip on an Instagram story, followed by a nine-part grid post revealing the company’s logo.

Despite an initial buzz created by sending out 50 jars of homemade strawberry jam to an exclusive list of A-list friends, it appears the brand has encountered difficulties. Royal biographer Tom Quinn has indicated that Meghan’s strong personality traits are making it particularly “really difficult” for her to manage a team effectively.

Mr Quinn said: “The result of Meghan’s tough outlook is that she is having difficulties finding staff for her new brand – she wants them to be full of ideas of their own, but also totally compliant to her wishes. Meghan has absolute self-belief…But to make her brand a success she needs to take and accept advice and allow staff who know far more about these things to make some of the decisions. This is really difficult for Meghan as she is not a natural delegator.”

Meghan’s jam she sent to Kris Jenner (Image: Kris Jenner/Instagram)

In conversation with the Mirror, Mr Quinn disclosed that Meghan desires her staff to be “full of their own ideas” yet also “compliant to her wishes”.

“One of Meghan’s biggest problems when she resided at Kensington Palace,” Mr Quinn added, “was that she believes that staff should jump when they’re told to jump she doesn’t have the ultra-polite old-fashioned English habit of asking staff if they would mind ordering a pizza or ringing for a car or organising a lunch.”

Meghan has absolute self-belief (Image: Getty)

Details regarding the official launch of American Riviera Orchard remain uncertain, with the brand’s website currently only displaying its logo and providing an option to join a waitlist. The Duchess has already distributed strawberry jam from her brand to 50 influencers and celebrities, including Kris Jenner, however there seems to be a pause in the brand’s activity recently.

Prince Harry’s ’19 minutes of pain’ at Queen’s Jubilee highlights Royal family rift

 

King Charles and the British Royal Family are reportedly hoping that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will continue their partnership with Netflix to prevent further “exposés of royal life”

 

That have earned the couple “megabucks,” according to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped down as senior royals in 2020, have worked on several projects, including a Netflix series and Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” which have shed light on their struggles within the Royal Family and their reasons for relocating to the United States.

In an exclusive interview with The Mirror, Fitzwilliams stated that following the Sussexes’ various “exposés on royal life,” Prince William and King Charles “no longer trust” Harry and Meghan. “After the Oprah interview, the Harry and Meghan Netflix documentary and the publication of Harry’s memoir Spare, as well as the interviews he gave promoting it, the popularity of the royal family suffered and the Sussexes were considered to have gone rogue,” Fitzwilliams said. “The biggest casualty was trust. It is unsurprising that King Charles and Prince William no longer trust Harry and Meghan.”

 

The royal expert also suggested that the Royal Family likely hopes the couple’s contract with Netflix, which is set to expire next year, will be renewed, despite the streaming giant no longer producing “The Crown.” Fitzwilliams explained, “It runs out next year and Netflix are no longer producing the series of The Crown, as they previously were. They might therefore have less interest in the Sussexes.”

He added that if the Sussexes were to lose their Netflix contract, with their business and charitable foundation, Archewell, having few donors, they “might well be in financial trouble.” Fitzwilliams emphasized, “Since their exposés of royal life has made megabucks, but little else has made money, the Royal Family better hope that this unpredictable and ruthlessly ambitious couple stays with Netflix.”

The royal commentator also suggested that Harry and Meghan “need more A-List endorsements” for their upcoming projects to be successful. “Meghan’s programme for Netflix on cookery and entertaining and her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard and Harry’s series for Netflix on polo, show some much-needed activity. They clearly need more A-list endorsements, however,” he said.

 

In a related development, royal author Tom Quinn has claimed that King Charles is expected to invite Harry and Meghan to Balmoral this summer but is certain they will decline. The monarch traditionally spends the summer in Scotland and invites members of the Royal Family to join him. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made one trip to Balmoral before stepping down as senior working royals.

Quinn told The Mirror, “King Charles will issue the traditional invitation to Harry and Meghan to spend part of the summer at Balmoral, but safe in the knowledge that Harry and Meghan will make their excuses and decline.” He added that while the 50,000-acre private estate might be the perfect place to “let bygones be bygones,” Queen Consort Camilla will be “dreading anything that threatens the calm her husband needs to continue his recovery from cancer.”

The royal author also suggested that Harry’s feud with Prince William might prevent him from accepting the invitation. “Harry would love to see Kate and his expressions of concern for her are deeply felt but he knows that he can’t see Kate without seeing his brother so it’s not going to happen,” Quinn explained.

Prince William And Kate Middleton Issue A JOINT STATEMENT, Talk About Being Incredibly Sad

Prince William and Kate Middleton have recently reflected on their sadness in a joint statement on social media. The public statement comes out while the Princess of Wales is undergoing cancer treatment. The couple shared their sadness after a Spitfire crash that killed an aircraft pilot; keep reading to get more details!

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Joint Statement

The Prince and Princess of Wales have issued a public statement about an incident that has made them ‘incredibly sad.’ Prince William and Kate Middleton took to Twitter and shared their thoughts from their official account.

Moreover, the couple’s statement was released following a Spitfire crash near an RAF base. This accident has left the aircraft pilot dead and this caught the attention of Prince William and family.

As per reports, the aircraft crashed in a field during a Battle of Britain event on Saturday in Lincolnshire. In addition, this plane is from World War II, and officials have stated that a full investigation will be conducted.

The reason for the crash has not been revealed yet. Prince William and Kate Middleton have paid tribute to the deceased pilot, whose name is yet to be made public.
Kate and William issue a joint statement/AP
Furthermore, their joint statement from their handle @KensigtonRoyal was, “Incredibly sad to hear of the news this afternoon from RAF Coningsby. Our thoughts this evening are with the pilot’s loved ones, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and the wider RAF family. W & C.” Futhermore, while speaking to the Ministry of Defence, they said they are confirming the death of an RAF pilot in a tragic accident with great sadness.

This statement from Kate and William comes when she is undergoing cancer treatment. As per reports, Kate is likely not to make public appearances in 2024 and William is taking care of her. May the pilot’s soul Rest In Peace! For more updates & news on the royal family, keep reading TV Season & Spoilers

Meghan Markle’s father sends olive branch to King Charles amid monarch’s cancer treatment

Thomas Markle has tried to establish common ground with the King over the pair’s health concerns
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Mere weeks away from his 80th birthday, Thomas Markle claimed both he and the King had many ‘unanswered questions’

Meghan Markle’s father Thomas has extended an unprecedented olive branch to King Charles in a moving new interview lamenting his estrangement from the Duchess of Sussex.

Markle, four years the King’s senior, opened up on how he “would love to speak to” Charles after his daughter cut him off six years ago.

Mere weeks away from his 80th birthday, the former TV man from Pennsylvania admitted he had a string of “unanswered questions” – but in an attempt to establish common ground, claimed the King did too.

Markle also drew parallels between his and King Charles’s medical concerns, citing the monarch’s ongoing cancer battle and his own health as an area over which the two could bond.

Thomas Markle has tried to establish common ground with the King over the pair’s health concerns

 

Markle told the Mail: “I would love to speak to him because I am sure he has as many unanswered questions as I do.

“Neither of us deserves the treatment we’ve received.

“He is going through cancer treatment and I’m not in the best of health.”

The King had been remarkably candid about his run-in with cancer when he returned to public duties on a visit to London’s University College Hospital in April.

King Charles was pictured at London’s UCH back in April

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The Duke of Sussex had been praised for his response to his father’s cancer diagnosis

Speaking to patients in the Central London facility’s chemotherapy ward, Charles revealed he was “well”, “alright” and “not too bad”.

And though he admitted receiving the diagnosis which shocked the nation and the world in early February was – understatedly – a “bit of a shock”, he appeared in good spirits as he eased back into his day-to-day duties key to his role as head of state.

Speaking to Digital Royal Editor Svar Nanan-Sen and Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker on The Royal Record podcast, cancer specialist Karol Sikora had praised Prince Harry’s response to his father’s initial diagnosis.

Referencing how the news had brought the under-fire Prince back from the US to support the King, Sikora said: “You see all sorts of wonderful things happening in families that may have dissipated a bit, split up, daughters coming back, having been absent for ten years, coming back and living with their mum to help through a difficult time in life.”

Thomas Markle has bemoaned his lack of contact with his son-in-law

But back on the other side of the Atlantic, Thomas Markle has bemoaned his lack of contact with his son-in-law.

He told the Mail: “Why didn’t Harry ever come to meet me?

“He has the resources to fly around the world – and does – but why didn’t he come to see me, particularly when people in the royal household like Jason Knauf [Harry and Meghan’s former communications secretary] were urging him to do so? That has never made sense to me.

“What man gets married without meeting his wife’s father?”

 

I know why William was RIGHT to warn Harry about Meghan and their whirlwind romance, expert reveals

PRINCE William was right to warn Harry about his whirlwind romance with Meghan, a royal expert has said.

Harry and Meghan dramatically quit their jobs as working royals in 2020 – just two years after their Windsor Castle wedding.

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Prince Harry with Meghan Markle on a visit to Nottingham in 2017Credit: Getty – Contributor

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Prince William in Birmingham back in AprilCredit: Getty

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Jennie Bond spoke about Harry on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive showCredit: The Sun
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said Meghan should have been given more time to decide if she could “hack” being a royal.

She compared Harry and Meghan’s hasty courtship with the slow-burn romance of William and Kate.

Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, Bond said: “Kate was given ten years to peer into the goldfish bowl of royal life.

“I think it was brilliant she saw all the restrictions and glare of publicity it brings.

“Because their courtship was so long, she was able to judge that she could hack it – and William could see that too.

“This is why William was correct to guide or warn Harry ‘Are you sure you’re not going a bit fast in this relationship with Meghan?’

“It affronted Harry to be questioned like that but I think it came from a good place.

“If you look at the marriages which really have ‘survived’, Sophie Wessex is another example.

“She again had a long courtship with Edward – they more or less lived together before marriage.

“That is one of the most delightfully happy marriages in the royal family.”

Bond also told how she watched Harry grow up – and revealed why he’ll never return to royal life.

The former BBC royal correspondent 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 the latest 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.”

It comes after Harry said he was unable to return with Meghan, Archie and Lilibet to the UK “because it is too dangerous”.

Harry lost his legal fight against the removal of his taxpayer-funded UK security in February.

The Sussexes were stripped of their round-the-clock protection when they stepped back from royal duties in 2020.

They now live in a mansion in Montecito with their two children, Archie and Lilibet.