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‘Upset’ Kate Middleton won’t heal Prince Harry rift after he broke her trust with ‘snide remark’, expert claims

SHE was once dubbed the Royal family’s “peacemaker” and was seen as instrumental in trying to help feuding brothers William and Harry heal their rift.

But Kate Middleton’s own relationship with her estranged brother-in-law is almost irreparable after he made “snide” remarks about her, a royal expert has claimed.

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Royal expert Katie Nicholl claims there has been a ‘complete breakdown of the bond’ between Prince Harry and Kate MiddletonCredit: Getty

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Kate and Harry used to be ‘very, very close’ before the Megxit falloutCredit: AFP

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The royal expert said Harry ‘broke Kate’s trust’ with his ‘snide remarks’ in SpareCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
The Princess of Wales came under attack by Prince Harry in his autobiography, Spare, which was released earlier this year.

And while almost 10 months have passed since the book’s release, royal correspondent Katie Nicholl says Harry’s decision to publicly criticise his sister-in-law is still something that deeply upsets her.

Katie, author of The New Royals, told Fabulous: “When you think of the personal revelations, and I think you can call them snide remarks made about Kate in Spare, Harry broke the one rule and that is staying silent on family matters.

“While Kate and Harry used to be very, very close, there’s been a complete breakdown of that relationship.

“I don’t think Kate does angry. I think it is more a case of feeling very disappointed, very let down and feeling hurt knowing that she had no right of reply – and Harry knew full well she had no right of reply.”

Katie added: “I do know that William was very angry that Harry had drawn Kate into it when he felt Kate was blameless throughout. She acted very much as the peacekeeper, she tried to get the brothers back on an even keel and for Kate to be dragged into this mucky saga was upsetting for her and certainly did infuriate William.”

 

 

In his autobiography, Harry claimed Kate, 41, was “disgusted” when Meghan used her lip gloss, and he recounted another row where the Cambridges were “apparently upset that [the Sussexes] hadn’t given them Easter presents”.

The 39 year old prince also went into detail about the infamous row over Princess Charlotte’s bridesmaid dress when he married Meghan, 42, in 2018.

And in a further break in Kate’s trust, Harry revealed how a row between the two women broke out after Meghan suggested a then pregnant Kate had “baby brain.’

He claimed that Kate told Meghan, “You talked about my hormones! We are not close enough for you to talk about my hormones!”

He wrote that Kate gripped “her chair so tightly her fingers had turned white.”

And according to Katie, it isn’t just Kate’s relationship with Harry that is beyond repair, but Kate and Meghan’s too.

“I think it’s too far down the line for Kate and Meghan,” the royal expert said. “There were some deeply personal revelations about Kate in the book.

“Meghan clearly didn’t enjoy her time here and she’s obviously leading a much happier life in California.

“She is certainly in no hurry to come back to Britain [to reconcile], though she was certainly in a hurry to leave!”

Meanwhile, Katie says that Prince William’s relationship with his younger sibling is so “challenging” and “badly broken” that he also has no intention of making amends with Harry, despite them both being in America this week.

William, 41, is currently in New York for the Earthshot Prize Summit, while Harry and Meghan returned to California this week following their stint in Germany for the Invictus Games.

Katie said: “There have been many occasions where William and Harry could have they could have met and attempt to reconcile – there was obviously the King’s coronation, William’s trip to Boston, Harry has recently been in the UK – there are times when they have been in the same country and they have no plans to meet.

“I think that  tells you everything you need to know about the state of their relationship.

“There has been a complete breakdown of trust. I think even if William did want to reconcile, the trust between him and his brother has been so badly broken down that I think it’s going to make any reconciliation very, very challenging.”

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In his autobiography, Harry claimed Kate, 41, was ‘disgusted’ when Meghan used her lip glossCredit: Getty

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The trio used to champion charitable causes togetherCredit: AP:Associated Press

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Katie Nicholl said Harry ‘broke the one rule and that is staying silent on family matters’Credit: Getty

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Prince Harry and Kate have often enjoyed joking together in the pastCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun

In October 2022, Whoopi Goldberg criticized Meghan Markle for “making other women feel bad” after Markle said her time as a “briefcase girl” on Deal or No Deal made her feel like a bimbo.

Goldberg, known for her liberal views, commented, “If you see it and that’s how you feel, maybe you don’t want to make the other women feel bad because maybe they’re just trying to make a living too.”

 

Goldberg continued, “The objectification might be coming from you and how you felt about how these women were being portrayed.”

In 2023, Goldberg questioned Markle and Prince Harry’s account of a “near catastrophic car chase” with paparazzi in New York City.

“If it was possible to have car chases in New York, we’d all make it to the theatre on time,” Goldberg joked, adding, “I think their spokesperson referenced something you generally would reference in Los Angeles.

That’s where you have chases, where you can move at high speeds.”

 

Goldberg has described her relationship with Prince Harry as “close” and has also called for the Royal Family to apologize for their colonial past.

Hot news: Meghan Markle’s fake pregnancy secret has been exposed, prompting Prince Harry to immediately demand a “royal origin investigation.”

In a shocking turn of events, it has been revealed that Sir Nicholas Soames, a close friend of Prince Charles, leaked the fabricated news of Meghan Markle’s pregnancy with Archie to the King.

Despite conflicting reports from both sides, claiming the King’s desire to extend an olive branch and Meghan’s wish for a harmonious relationship with Charles, it is clear that these statements hold no truth.

The royal family is currently grappling with a much bigger issue – the impending revelation of the use of surrogates.

This scandalous subject continues to plague the royals, who must find a way to handle it without implicating themselves in the deceit.

Understandably, there is a great deal of animosity within the family towards Meghan for repeatedly subjecting them to this immense mess, which has become a daily source of turmoil for the monarchy.

Everyone within the palace has their own ideas on how to address the situation.

Leading this charge is Sir Nicholas Soames, a trusted confidant of Charles and a member of his inner circle.

Although he does not hold an official role within the royal household, his familial connection to Winston Churchill, who enjoyed close ties with the royals during his tenure as Prime Minister, grants him significant influence.

The truth surrounding the existence of invisible children, the use of surrogates, the bullying allegations, and any other pertinent information must be brought to light.

The public has grown weary of the ongoing drama surrounding the Markles, and their patience has worn thin.

Many suspect that the family was initially deceived and only discovered the truth when they were already trapped in a precarious situation.

While there may have been initial sympathy for Meghan, the tide is turning against her, and people are beginning to question her motives.

The recent birthday story published in Spur magazine also raises eyebrows.

It is highly unlikely that a woman would be discharged from the hospital just two hours after receiving an epidural, as the article suggests.

Such a quick departure may be plausible if Meghan were not the one giving birth.

Speculation abounds, and while some may initially sympathize with the less fortunate and angry individuals involved, a growing number of people suspect the truth and believe that the royal family was initially hoodwinked.

Despite their initial victimhood, the British royal family may eventually find forgiveness from the public.

They were unwitting participants in this elaborate scam, preoccupied with their own lives and duties.

Sir Nicholas Soames has also defended his friend of 65 years, stating that past indiscretions should not overshadow his loyalty.

On the other side of the divide, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Catherine are firmly resolved to see Harry and Meghan dealt with decisively, putting an end to their disruptive games once and for all.

King Charles, a considerate and peace-seeking monarch, simply desires a quiet life, and who can blame him?

Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan seem determined to secure a substantial financial settlement for themselves and their children.

It is worth noting that they have distanced themselves from another grandfather figure, though this time it does not involve any jewelry or precious gems.

In other news, the popularity of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has taken a hit as a recent poll reveals a decline in public opinion compared to other members of the British royal family.

The survey indicates that a mere 14% of respondents in the UK consider Harry and Meghan to be positive role models.

In contrast, a significant 71% view Prince William and Kate Middleton in a favorable light, marking a 7% increase since the same question was asked in 2020.

Meghan Markle’s former co-star recalls ‘foul’ smell at wedding to Prince Harry – after Duchess’ £130 scent diffuser row

MEGHAN Markle’s former co-star has revealed there was a “foul” smell at her wedding to Prince Harry.

Suits star Rick Hoffman, who played Louis Litt on the show, opened up about attending the prestigious royal nuptials in 2018.

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Rick Hoffman, who starred in Suits with Meghan Markle, revealed there was a ‘foul smell’ at her royal wedding which led to him pulling a faceCredit: BBC

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Meghan Markle is said to have requested £130 diffusers to help mask the ‘musty’ scent at St George’s ChapelCredit: PA
Rick appeared on the Chicks in the Office podcast and revealed why he was caught on camera during the wedding pulling an “awful face”.

He explained: “As time goes on, I’m starting to smell something really terrible and foul, and I’m very sensitive when it comes to that so I start to try to do this.”

He then gestured covering his face, and added: “Because I have a coconut vanilla moisturiser, and I like to try to cut it.

“How can I help getting away from this goofy face?”

After he smelt the unpleasant aroma, he went over to his Suits cast friends, and added: “Because I don’t want them to think it’s me because I’m so particular when it comes to hygiene.

“So I’m like, ‘Do you guys smell that?’

“And they’re like, ‘No.’

“So now I’m like literally by myself and I’m just going, ‘Mother…’.

“And that’s what they got [on camera].”

Rick added that ironically it was former co-star Meghan, who played paralegal Rachel Zane, who knew he had a sensitivity to smells.

Behind the scenes at Harry and Meghan’s £32m wedding – from bride’s boozy breakfast to guests’ wild dance floor antics
He continued: “Guess who knew that the most in the cast that I had an issue with other people’s hygiene?

“Meghan! Always knew and would always laugh about how I was so sensitive.”

He added that his funny facial expressions caught on camera were also due to sitting next to Suits star Sarah Rafferty, who played Donna Paulsen, and trying to do “something ridiculous” to get a reaction from her but she told him to “cut it out”.

This follows Meghan reportedly wanting air fresheners to fix the “musty” smell at St George’s Chapel before her wedding.

The Duchess of Sussex specifically asked for atomisers to fill the chapel before Royal Wedding guests arrived because she didn’t “like its smell”, a source claimed.

As time goes on, I’m starting to smell something really terrible and foul, and I’m very sensitive when it comes to that so I start to try to do this

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Household staff were reportedly left astounded at her request because the chapel was The Queen’s regular place of worship and even contained the Royal Vault.

A source told the Daily Mail: “Apparently Meghan didn’t like the smell of the chapel, which as you would expect, is a little musty. It’s not unpleasant at all though.

“Meghan wanted staff to go around with these atomisers, like spritzer guns, and spray the chapel with scent before anyone arrived.”

According to royal biographers Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand in Finding Freedom, Meghan secured £130 Diptyque Baies diffusers for the big day.

They were said to be provided by the brand and approved by the palace, leaving the chapel smelling of roses, infused with fruity undertones of berries and currant leaves.

Meanwhile, Kate requested Jo Malone candles be sent to Westminster Abbey for her big day.

Everything we know about Meghan’s time on Suits

Meghan was an original member of the Suits cast when the show’s pilot aired on June 23, 2011.

She portrayed Rachel Zane in the hit legal drama, being first introduced as a paralegal in the series, having yet to pass her bar exam and become a lawyer.

As the series goes on she grows close to associate Mike Ross, played by Patrick J Adams, and they tie the knot in the season 7 finale.

She left the show following her seven-season stint after first becoming engaged to Prince Harry.

In total, she was in 108 episodes from 2011 until 2018.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tied the knot in 2018 in WindsorCredit: AFP

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Rick was among numerous Suits stars, including Patrick J Adams, who were invited to Meghan’s weddingCredit: AP:Associated Press

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Rick claims Meghan used to ‘laugh’ about his smell sensitivityCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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Meghan, pictured with the Suits cast, was in 108 episodes from 2011 until 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor

HOT NEWS: Meghan Markle Breaks Down as Prince Harry Reveals Her Deceit and Archie’s True Paternity

Meghan Markle faces criticism following the disclosure of controversial details from a recent podcast, adding to her public scrutiny. In a surprising twist, Paris Hilton shared her thoughts during an interview on Kinsey Scofield’s YouTube channel. The topic of discussion? The Duchess of Sussex’s podcast on archetypes.

Addressing the podcast’s premise of advocating for women’s empowerment, Hilton remarked on the irony of its guest list, predominantly comprised of affluent celebrities. “I thought it was funny,” she quipped, highlighting a perceived disparity between Markle’s proclaimed advocacy and the podcast’s actual lineup.

 

Scofield, the interviewer, expressed difficulty in aligning with Markle’s perspective and ventured to inquire about her American Riviera Orchard project’s potential success. Hilton, unexpectedly supportive, forecasted triumph for the venture. “Yes, I think the American Riviera project would be a success,” she affirmed, attributing it to the divisive yet captivating allure of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

 

Acknowledging Hilton’s stance, Scofield reflected on the polarized opinions surrounding the royal couple, likening public interest in them to that of a reality TV series. The exchange highlighted diverging perceptions of Markle’s initiatives and their potential impact.

This critique comes amid recent revelations that a notable designer declined collaboration with the duchess. Julian McDonald, a prominent British fashion figure, openly favored the Princess of Wales over Markle at the Fragrance Foundation Awards in London, underscoring ongoing tensions within the fashion industry.

blinking rate suddenly increases. Blinking often increases with stress, anxiety, or when someone is processing a lot of information.

In Meghan’s case, her blinking becomes more rapid as Harry begins to talk, signaling heightened emotional arousal or frustration.

This combination of body language cues—tense jaw, chin jutting, lip movements, neck tension, and increased blinking—paints a clear picture of Meghan’s inner turmoil.

 

She appears visibly upset and perhaps feels a loss of control when Harry takes the spotlight. The repeated patterns of these behaviors suggest this isn’t a one-off reaction but part of a consistent response when she’s not the center of attention.

Such analysis helps us understand the subtleties of interpersonal dynamics and the silent messages conveyed through body language.

It’s crucial to consider these cues in context, but Meghan’s reactions here do seem to point to deeper issues of control and frustration within their public engagements.

Meghan Markle’s Body Language: A Deep Dive into Her Reactions During Public Engagements

Welcome back, my body language buddies! My name is Jesús Enrique Rosas, also known as the Body Language Guy.

Today, we’re going to dissect a fascinating moment involving Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during a meeting with young leaders of the Commonwealth.

This clip is especially intriguing due to Meghan’s reactions, which reveal a lot about her emotional state and interpersonal dynamics. So, let’s get down to it!

In the clip, Harry and Meghan are engaged in a conversation with young leaders of the Commonwealth.

They are outdoors, taking turns to share their ideas. Harry is speaking at this particular moment, and while everything seems normal

Battle of the Royals! A Timeline of Duchess Meghan and Princess Kate’s Feud

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It’s no secret that Princess Kate (née Middleton) and Duchess Meghan (née Markle) have not been the best of friends since the U.S. native officially joined the royal family in May 2018. In fact, there have been rumors going around for years that the two are not on great terms. Although neither of them has directly addressed their feud, their strained relationship has been well documented.

 

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Tensions between family members were further soured when Harry and the former Hollywood starlet stepped down as senior royals in January 2020 and moved to Los Angeles with their son Archie that March. The Sussexes added more fuel to the royal feud fire when they opened up about their mental health struggles and alleged racism they faced in a CBS tell-all interview in March 2021.

Scroll through the gallery below to get more details on Kate and Meghan’s friendship status.

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Kate and Meghan’s Debut

The brunette beauty joined her husband and his family for her first Christmas at Sandringham in December 2017. Harry told BBC Radio 4’s Today program that she had a “fantastic” time. It looked like the core four were all smiles as this was the first time Meghan and Kate were photographed together.

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Pals

Meghan and Kate attended a conference together in February 2018. Apparently, the two were getting along quite well since Meghan frequently stepped into her home to share “tips she’s read about healthy eating” since Kate was pregnant with baby No. 3, Us Weekly reported at the time.

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Getting Along

In March 2018, a pregnant Kate skipped Meghan’s bridal shower weekend. Then, Nicholl revealed the truth behind Kate and Meghan’s friendship. “I think they are certainly friendly, and they are spending more time with each other,” she told InStyle magazine at the time. “You know, they’re neighbors in Kensington Palace, and I know that Meghan enjoys going over to see Kate and the children, and she does enjoy that. I’m told there’s always an open invitation for her to be with Kate whenever she wants. I think that any animosity is probably a fabrication in the press. I’ve never heard to suggest that they don’t get along.”

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Very Understanding

At the Trooping the Colour event in June 2018, Meghan and Kate didn’t look like they were on the best of terms. But Kate was apparently there for Meghan after her father, Thomas Markle, gave some explosive interviews to the U.K. press. “Kate’s well aware of what Meghan is going through,” a source told Nicholl. “Her family has been dragged through the tabloids, and she knows it’s not nice. She’s made a big effort to be kind to Meghan and look out for her.”

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Doing Their Best

A second source revealed the two “speak on the phone” and “Kate makes a point of inviting Meghan over.”

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Having a Ball

The ladies appeared to have a great time at Wimbledon in 2018 since they were spotted laughing and talking with one another.

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In November 2018, Meghan and Harry revealed they’re moving from Kensington Palace to Frogmore Cottage, which meant they would no longer be neighbors with Kate and William. Hmmm … family feud?

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All Smiles

Kate and Meghan were all smiles as they walked into the St. Mary Magdalene Church at Sandringham in December 2018. The pair even wore similar outfits — long coats with a hat — for the occasion.

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So Much Drama

One month after the Meghan and Kate documentary came out, a royal filmmaker claimed the family drama started because of the brothers. “It’s actually that William and Harry had a rift,” Nick Bullen told Fox News.

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Friendly Terms

During the 2019 Trooping of the Colour event, the two women “put their differences aside,” a source exclusively told In Touch. “Kate and Meghan were nervous about seeing each other, but it wasn’t as bad as they thought it’d be.”

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Day Out

Meghan — who shares Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor with Harry — and Kate — who shares Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis with William — were spotted with their babies at the park.

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Friends … for Now

Kate and Meghan went to Wimbledon in July 2019 for the second time and looked like they had a chat while they watched the game. Ultimately, the duo will get along for the public during their royal duties. “Meghan and Kate certainly aren’t best friends, and I doubt they ever will be,” a second source told In Touch in November. “Kate has finally reached out to Meghan to remind her that she’s not alone — being a normal person who married into the royal family, to some extent Kate understands what she’s going through. They’ll be civil to each other in public, but that’s about as far as their relationship goes.”

 

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Bye, Bye, Bye

In January 2020, the royal family released a statement saying that Meghan and Harry will be stepping down as “senior members” of the family and will be taking steps to becoming “financially independent.”

“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution,” the statement said. “It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to [honor] our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages.”

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Home Sweet Home

Meghan and Harry completed their last official royal engagement in March 2020. The couple packed their bags and their son and moved to Montecito, California.

Shortly after the move, a source revealed to In Touch that William and Kate “respect” Harry and Meghan’s “right” to a new life, they don’t approve of “the way he’s gone about it.”

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Bombshells, Away!

The alleged rift between Kate and Meghan reached new heights when the Los Angeles native and husband sat down for their CBS interview in March 2021. Aside from revealing at the time that she was pregnant with a baby girl, Meghan also detailed the truth behind her relationship with Kate. Meghan said the media inaccurately reported the women’s fight about Charlotte’s flower girl dress for the wedding. Reports circulated at the time that it was Meghan who made Kate cry, however, she said in the interview that it was the other way around.

“Everyone in the institution knew it wasn’t true,” Meghan said, adding that the whole issue was blown way out of proportion.

“There wasn’t a confrontation,” she said. “I don’t think it’s fair to her to get into the details because she apologized, and I’ve forgiven her.”

“It was a really hard week of the wedding and she was upset about something, but she owned it, and she apologized, and she brought me flowers and a note, apologizing,” she continued.

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Royal Auntie

Harry and Meghan’s daughter Lilibet Diana was born in June 2021. Kate seemed to bury the hatchet when she said a few nice words about her new niece during a school visit with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

“I wish her all the very best,” Kate said during the event. “I can’t wait to meet her because haven’t yet met her. So hopefully that will be soon.”

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Birthday Shade

On August 4, 2021, William and Kate seemingly threw shade at Meghan while recognizing her birthday via Instagram Stories.

“Wishing a happy 40th birthday to the Duchess of Sussex,” the caption read along with a photo of Meghan wearing a striped Martin Grant Maxi Dress with a lei around her neck. The photo appeared to be taken during her trip to Bondi Beach in Australia with Harry in October 2018.

Many viewed the Instagram Story post as a downgrade compared to Meghan’s birthday tribute from the year prior, in which the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge posted on their feed.

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Rare Group Appearance

Kate, William, Harry and Meghan appeared to put their feud aside in order to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8, 2022. The group were seen walking together side by side and talking amongst themselves as they observed the various public tributes outside of Windsor Castle on September 10.

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Extending an Olive Branch

Before going on a trip to Boston with William in December 2022, a source told Us Weekly that Kate plans to make amends with Meghan amid their ongoing feud.

“Once Kate and William’s Boston plans are set in stone, she’s planning to extend an olive branch to Meghan in a bid to reunite the brothers and heal the rift,” the insider revealed in October.

They added that Kate believes the late Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana “would’ve wanted” for her and Meghan to be on good terms.

“Harry and Meghan are knee deep with their hectic schedules, but Meghan is willing to put in the effort as long as dates don’t clash,” the source said.

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Recalling Their First Meeting

Meghan opened up about the first time she met Kate in the Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan, in December 2022.

The “Archetypes” podcast host admitted she was “surprised” by how “formal” the royal family acted behind closed doors, sharing that she showed up to the gathering in ripped jeans.

“I was a hugger and have always been a hugger. I didn’t realize that that was really jarring for a lot of Brits,” Meghan said, referencing the way she greeted Kate. “I guess I started to understand very quickly that the formality on the outside carried through on the inside.”

“There is a forward-facing way of being, and then you close the door, and you are like, ‘Oh, great. We can relax now,’” she continued. “But that formality carries over on both sides.”

Meghan added that it’s “funny” to look back at their first interaction because she knows “so much” now. She then told cameras she’s “so glad” she didn’t know what to expect for the meeting “because I could just authentically be myself without so much preparedness.”

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Baby Brain

In Harry’s book, Spare, he reportedly recalled an incident when Meghan offended Kate by claiming she had “baby brain because of her hormones” ahead of their May 2018 wedding, a source told the Daily Mail in January 2023. 
“In the book, Harry says that there was a discussion about the timing of the wedding rehearsal and the flower girl dresses and Kate was very upset,” the source claimed. “Meghan said that Kate must have ‘baby brain’ because of her hormones. It caused a huge row because Meghan was told that she wasn’t close enough to her sister-in-law to discuss her hormones and it wasn’t the way people spoke to each other within the Royal Family.”

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Bad Vibes

Although the public only saw a cordial group walking alongside each other, it turns out that Kate felt uncomfortable during the walkabout with Meghan and Harry following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September 2022.

“Catherine later admitted to a senior royal that, such was the ill feeling between the two couples, the joint walkabout was one of the hardest things she’d ever had to do,” author Robert Jobson claimed in his book, Our King, according to the Daily Mail.

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Near Miss

Catherine and Meghan will miss having another awkward encounter as it was announced on April 12, 2023, that the former Suits star will not be attending King Charles III’s coronation in London, even though her husband, Prince Harry, will be in attendance.

“Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will attend the coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6,” a palace spokesperson revealed, adding, “The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.” The last time the women were in the same place was at the September 19, 2022, funeral for Queen Elizabeth II.

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Racism Allegations

In journalist Omid Scobie’s shocking royals tell-all book, Endgame, which was released on November 28, 2023, it was revealed that not one, but two senior members of the royal family had wondered what color Meghan and Harry’s first son, Archie’s, skin would be. Though Omid said he was unable to publish the names due to U.K. laws, many speculated that Kate and ​Charles were the “royal racists” – a term later used by TV host Piers Morgan to describe the pair.

An alleged translation error in the Dutch version of the book also named Kate and ​Charles as the culprits, further fueling racist allegations toward them, though the book never hit shelves.

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A Truce Is Reached

Shortly after Endgame was published, Kate called Meghan to “clear the air” and “heal the rift once and for all,” an insider told In Touch exclusively in December 2023. Charles was the one who asked Kate to extend the olive branch, as he feels the feud is beginning to “overshadow his reign and the entire monarchy,” according to the source.

George Clooney worries that Meghan Markle is being ‘vilified’ like Princess Diana

George Clooney sees an eerie and dangerous parallel in the way the tabloid media has treated his friend Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and the way it attacked the late Princess Diana.

The Hollywood star spoke out against what he believes is “irresponsible” treatment of the former Meghan Markle, whose relationship with her estranged father, Thomas Markle, has continued to play out in the press since she married Prince Harry last summer.

George Clooney has come to the defense of his friend Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, saying the tabloid treatment of her is reminiscent of Princess Diana.

“I do want to say, they’re just chasing Meghan Markle everywhere,” he told Australia’s Who Magazine on Tuesday. “She’s been pursued and vilified.”

Clooney and his wife, Amal, attended Meghan’s wedding to Prince Harry in May.

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He sees the press treatment of the Duchess, who is pregnant with the couple’s first child, as reminiscent of the relentless coverage that Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, faced before her death at 36 in 1997 in a car crash in Paris.

Diana was in a car that was speeding away from paparazzi at the time of the crash, which French authorities found was caused by the intoxication and reckless driving of driver Henri Paul.

“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, and it’s history repeating itself,” Clooney said about Meghan. “We’ve seen how that ends.”

Clooney lashed out against the media back in 1997 after Princess Diana’s tragic death.

“Princess Di is dead, and who should we see about that? The driver of the car? The paparazzi? Or the magazines and papers who purchased these pictures and make bounty hunters out of photographers?” he said at the time. “If you weren’t hiding behind the profession of journalism, you would be an accomplice to a crime, and you would go to jail.”

Clooney is the latest to publicly defend Meghan against reports criticizing any little aspect of her public appearances or speculating about tension in the royal family due to her behavior. A group of friends spoke in her defense to People magazine last week, and fellow royal Tessy Antony, Princess of Luxembourg, has tweeted her support of Meghan.

Absolutely! No one deserves that. One should never assume. Either you know or be quite 🦋it’s not nice to talk badly about someone else just because one can, as he or she takes advantage of the anonymity of the web. Stay Kind!!! it’s the new cool! She does not deserve that.

— Tessy Antony, Princess de Luxembourg (@tessy_de) February 10, 2019

Over this past weekend, Meghan’s father revealed a heart-breaking, hand-written letter to Britain’s Mail on Sunday that Meghan allegedly wrote him three months after the wedding. Thomas Markle did not attend the nuptials in the wake of a controversy over staged paparazzi photos, with Prince Charles instead stepping in to walk Meghan down the aisle in her father’s absence.

In the emotional letter, she begs him to “stop lying and creating so much pain” and says his actions have broken her heart into “a million pieces.”

Clooney took issue with the decision to publish the private letter.

“I can’t tell you how frustrating that is, just seeing them broadcast a letter from a daughter to a father,” he said. “She’s getting a raw deal there and I think it’s irresponsible and I’m surprised by that.”

It was a typical lunchtime at Il Pastaio Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills, a hotspot loved by celebrity agents, hot-shot Hollywood managers and stars such as Justin Bieber and Al Pacino.

At a sunny corner table, a ruggedly handsome man wearing gold-rimmed sunglasses held court with a group of managers and agents.

While many in the packed restaurant knew who he was – he constantly greeted friends and fellow agents – there was one subject firmly off the table: Meghan Markle.

 

For while the Duchess of Sussex has moved on with her life, so, too, has her ex-husband Trevor Engelson.

A friend of Engelson who saw him recently told the MoS: ‘For a long time, things were difficult for Trevor. He’s a good guy but Meghan crushed him when she demanded a divorce. When she took up with Prince Harry, he was crushed all over again because he was constantly reminded of her because of the publicity around the marriage and then the drama of the Oprah interview. But that’s all in the past now.

Nine-year romance: Trevor and Meghan, pictured at their wedding in 2011, met in 2004 and split in 2013

‘When I saw him recently, he kept going on about how he’s the happiest he’s ever been, how he loves being a dad and how he’s never felt more fulfilled.’

That said, his friend observed: ‘Everyone in Trevor’s life knows not to mention the ‘M’ word. He’s moved on and, in some ways, you could say he’s having an even better life than Meghan. He probably has more money than she does now, he’s doing what he loves and he’s out of the spotlight. It’s the ultimate revenge.’

Trevor, 46, has seen his personal and professional fortunes blossom in recent years.

He has been happily married since 2019 to heiress Tracey Kurland, a dietician whose late father built up a $500 million (£395 million) fortune in the mortgage industry before his premature death from complications from Covid in 2021. When he died, reports in the US claimed Tracey inherited $250 million.

Trevor and Tracey live on a sprawling estate in a wealthy LA enclave with their two young daughters and, for the past two years, have co-hosted a golf tournament in memory of her father which has raised more than a million dollars.

‘They are a very close family and a great couple,’ the friend continued. ‘Trevor adores his wife and his two little girls. When he’s with them he never stops smiling.’

Professionally, too, he has enjoyed success. His management and production company Underground, which is based in Beverly Hills, created the hit TV crime drama Snowfall, which ran for six seasons and starred British actor Damson Idris. A spin-off show is in the works.

Engelson represents a roster of up-and-coming stars and, unlike many in Hollywood, has been a fervent supporter of the current actors’ and writers’ strike.

The friend said: ‘Trevor is this quick-talking guy from Great Neck, New York and in some ways he’s your typical agent/manager, he’s always talking up his clients and various projects.

‘But he’s also one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. He would give you the shirt off his back.’ During the Hollywood strike, Engelson has been on picket lines, giving people coffee and doughnuts. ‘He’s not someone who ever sought the spotlight and he keeps his generosity quiet,’ says his friend.

Trevor’s life now is a long way from the one he shared with Meghan. The pair met in a Hollywood bar in 2004, quickly fell in love and moved in together.

They dated for seven years before marrying on a Jamaican beach in 2011, an event where guests were handed hemp gift bags containing samples of the local potent strain of marijuana.

Meghan’s estranged father Thomas Markle, 79, remembers Engelson with great affection. ‘I really liked Trevor,’ he said.

‘He got to know my mother and he was always so kind and supportive. He was a perfect gentleman to my daughter and treated me with great respect.

‘When he asked for Meghan’s hand, I could not have been happier.’

Unlike Prince Harry, who has never met his father-in-law, Engelson enjoyed a warm bond with both Thomas and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland. ‘He treated Meghan so well and he was always so kind and respectful to Doria and me,’ Mr Markle said.

Meghan Markle’s ‘ridiculous’ mistake blasted as she’s accused of attacking Princess Kate

The Duchess of Sussex teased the latest products to be sold under American Riviera Orchard but a royal commentator was not impressed with her timing.

Meghan Markle was brutally savaged by a royal expert over her latest “joke” of a move during this year’s Trooping the Colour ceremony.

Saturday saw the Royal Family united once again as the Princess of Wales made her first public appearance in six months after her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Princess Kate announced she would be attending King Charles’s birthday parade the previous day, while she also gave an update on her health, saying that her treatment is ongoing and that she has “some good days and some bad days”.

Meanwhile, just mere hours before the Trooping celebrations began in London, it was revealed that the Duchess of Sussex had sent two new products of her latest lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, to her and Prince Harry’s friend, polo player Nacho Figueras.

Mr Figueras took to social media to show the new merchandise – a jar of raspberry jam, only two of which were made and dog biscuits.

 

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The move was generally viewed negatively by royal fans who criticised the timing of Meghan’s move.

Now a royal commentator joined in on the criticism and slammed Meghan for the brand’s latest “silly” and “ridiculous” move.

Veteran royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told the Sun: “Megan and Harry know perfectly well every single thing they do is monitored by the press.

“The idea that they would do something on the day of Trooping the Colour. I mean, it’s pretty silly.”

The royal expert pointed out that there were only two jam jars made in the latest patch and questioned the point and impact it would her on her brand.

 

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He said: “The label on the jar said two of two, if she’s only going to send two jars out, what on earth is the point?”

“I don’t think it’s been thought out. This makes no public relations sense. It’s ridiculous.”

Mr Fitzwilliams blasted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for “never” caring about royal protocol and added: “Meghan would not have been advised to do this by any of her public relations consultants. This is something of a joke.

“It’s very, very odd. If she just sent the jam to a friend, she should have asked him not to post it, because otherwise it clearly makes them objects to mockery.”