Royal Family LIVE: Prince Harry and Meghan’s brutal ‘zero chance’ warning over next move
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have “no foreseeable way” in which they’ll be welcomed back into the royal fold, an expert claims.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were warned over their emerging business strategy by a royal commentator who claimed there is “zero chance” the couple will ever reconcile with the Royal Family.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been making a life of themselves in the US since stepping down as working members of the Firm in 2020, however, their ventures have been mostly linked to their royal ties in one way or another.
Now US journalist and author Christopher Andersen claimed the Sussex pair have “have drifted so far out to sea” that there is “no foreseeable way” in which they’ll be welcomed back into the royal fold.
He told Fox News: “Even if Harry was to throw himself at the king’s feet and beg for forgiveness – which Harry is not about to do – the best he could hope for would be crumbs from the royal table, and the sort of grudging acceptance that is currently being afforded to Harry’s disgraced uncle, Prince Andrew.”
Mr Andersen added: “If Harry and Meghan are determined to monetise their titles, then they’ll just be digging that hole deeper and deeper. But if they simply use their California-centric celebrity to build their brand and steer clear of overtly capitalising on the Sussex name and Windsor connection – well, everybody has a right to make a living.
“Even then, there would still be acrimony – and zero chance of Harry getting back into the king’s and William’s good graces.”
Everyone is saying the same thing about Prince William’s appearance at Royal Ascot
Prince William has attended Royal Ascot this week, with royal fans all spotting one thing about his appearance.
Prince William looked delighted to be in attendance on Wednesday (Image: GETTY)
Royal fans all pointed out one thing they “love” about Prince William’s appearance at this year’s Royal Ascot.
William has joined his family at the annual event, with fans pointing out how “expressive and playful” he appeared.
Following his appearance on Wednesday, one fan took to X to comment: “William was so expressive and playful at Ascot today, I love it.”
Many fans also spotted how much the royal was smiling and enjoying being in attendance, with one writing on X: “This is really lovely! Prince William laughing with his cousins and close family at Royal Ascot today [heart-faced emoji].”
Delighting royal fans across the globe, William was spotted in a heart-warming moment with Zara Tindall and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
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The royal, who will celebrate his 42th birthday on Friday, was spotted playfully flicking the tassel on Eugenie’s hat, prompting laughter from onlookers.
The sweet moment even made fans compare the royal to his youngest son, Prince Louis – who is known for his cheeky antics at royal events.
Prince Louis, six, has been known to stick out his tongue and wave enthusiastically from royal balconies and carriages.
The young royal, alongside his two elder siblings, made his first public appearance of the year last weekend at Trooping the Colour.
Prince William playfully touched the tassel on Princess Eugenie’s hat (Image: GETTY)
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William was spotted enjoying a sweet moment with Zara, who is often deemed as being very close to him and the Princess of Wales.
Posting a picture of Zara linking arms with William, another fan commented: “I love this picture of Prince William and Zara Tindall at Royal Ascot today! [white-heart emoji].
“William is definitely the cousin closest to both William and Catherine, and I honestly believe she is the sibling that [William] deserves.”
Although he appeared at Royal Ascot on Tuesday, King Charles was absent from yesterday’s event due to his ongoing cancer treatment.
Zara Tindall shared a sweet moment with Prince William (Image: GETTY)
The 75-year-old, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, was noticeably absent from yesterday’s event.
Queen Camilla, however, was still in attendance and took part in the royal procession with Prince William.
William was also joined by his parents-in-law, Carole and Michael Middleton on Wednesday.
Princess Kate’s three secret messages from Trooping the Colour that you missed
A fashion expert reveals the three hidden messages Princess Kate was trying to communicate with her style choice at Trooping the Colour.
The Princess of Wales melted the nation’s hearts when she gave us a wave from the Buckingham Palace balcony for the first time in six months during Trooping the Colour last weekend.
Princess Kate’s triumphant appearance does not mean that she’ll make a full return to royal duties, however, it did give the public a good reassurance boost and showcased the Royal Family’s unity in all its glory.
But it looks like apart from celebrating the King’s official birthday, the future Queen, who looked sensational in an upcycled monochrome Jenny Packham dress, Jimmy Choo heels, matching Philip Treacy hat and Mulberry clutch, could also have wanted to communicate certain messages to the public with her impeccable style choice, according to a fashion expert.
Megan Watkins, Head Stylist at online fashion destination SilkFred, commented on the Princess of Wales’s Trooping the Colour outfit and pinpointed three key details which could be seen as messages from the beloved royal.
Here, the Express takes a look at all three of them.
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According to Ms Watkins, the princess could have wanted to express her gratitude to the public by choosing British brands for an appearance “we were all waiting for”.
The style expert explained: “Staying true to her signature classic yet fashion-forward style, Kate stepped out in a monochrome Jenny Packham dress, Jimmy Choo pumps, matching Philip Treacy wide-brimmed angular hat and Mulberry clutch.
“Here, she showed her eternal love of British brands, something she’s always championed, which could be seen as a nod to her country’s support during this hard time.”
“Eagle-eyed royal watchers will notice that this is not the first time Kate has worn this knee-length Jenny Packham dress. She also wore the piece during the King’s Coronation weekend last year.”
Kate’s upcycling greatly resembled the outfit of her daughter, Princess Charlotte, who donned a navy and white dress, accessorised with white Mary Jane shoes and a white bow on her hair.
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Princess Kate made her first public appearance in six months (Image: Getty)
Princess Kate wore a stunning Jenny Packman dress (Image: Getty)
According to Ms Watkins, this mirroring could have meant to show “a strong sense of family unity and togetherness, perhaps signifying the ongoing support from her family”.
Thirdly, the Princess of Wales’s choice to wear the black and white number was deemed to have carried quite a significance in a bid to reassure the public of a brighter future.
The style expert explained: “Although her outfit had accents of black, it was mainly white, a colour that traditionally is a symbol of hope, purity and rebirth, perhaps hinting at better times to come.
“Although Kate has always loved a good monochrome moment, and therefore was staying true to her signature style – there was something more moving about eschewing colour on her first appearance since Christmas. Although it could perhaps suggest that she’s not quite ready to dive into bold summer colours, I believe it was also a concerted effort to not take any attention away from the King.”
Ms Watkins concluded: “Kate has always been a master of ‘reading the room’ with her fashion choices, and her outfits often feel like nothing is chosen without careful consideration, and her appearance at Trooping the Colour was no exception.
The coordination with her children, going for a dress she’s worn before and the choice of black and white showed a beacon of hope for the Princess, her love of family and why she will always be our formal fashion inspiration.”
Meghan Markle’s business move has nothing to do with Kate’s return as she has ‘no control over…’
Meghan Markle launched two new products under her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, just hours before Kate Middleton’s royal comeback at Trooping the Colour.
A close friend of Markle’s unveiled a new raspberry-flavoured jam from the Duchess of Sussex’s brand and teased that she will also be selling dog biscuits. Soon after, the internet buzzed with claims that Meghan allegedly tried to steal the limelight from the Princess of Wales.
However, an expert has now clarified that the business move timed seemingly coincidentally, was not made with any malice and did not overshadow anything.
The cancer-stricken Princess of Wales made her much-awaited royal comeback on June 15th after staying out of the public eye since being diagnosed and undergoing preventative therapy. She was seeking privacy at her Royal Windsor home with her children and Prince William. Her return was definitely one of the most anticipated events for royal followers, so watching Meghan allegedly trying to ‘overshadow’ irked many, and she was slammed by netizens for this business move
Caratt, however, believes that Meghan had no role to play in this. She added, ‘She (Meghan) didn’t have any control over when Nacho would post them, and it didn’t overshadow anything.’ Nacho Figueras, a close friend of the Duke and a polo player who has been a familiar name in Harry’s inner circle since 2007, took to his Instagram to share jam and new dog biscuits hours ahead of the Trooping the Colour tradition, marking the monarch’s birthday.
Both products were perfectly presented in jars with a rustic touch.
Queen Camilla has set the rules for Prince Harry’s meet with King Charles, he can’t…
As Queen Camilla is now taking care of King Charles III’s royal duties, she ruled that Prince Harry is not allowed to “talk alone” with his father during his visit on May 8, per a royal expert.
Angela Levin, the royal expert, told GB News, “Queen Camilla will not let Harry talk alone to his father. He can’t be trusted. I think King Charles is vulnerable. He might say something about his health.”
Levin’s apprehension stems from the delicate nature of the King’s health and the strained relationship with his son. Despite the familial tensions, Levin acknowledged, “Nobody really wants to see him. King Charles will, because he’s his father, and fathers love their children even if they go off and behave badly.”
The complexity of the situation was evident when Prince Harry made a brief 24-hour visit to London following the announcement of King Charles’ diagnosis.
I can’t see how it can happen in the time he’s here. Last time he was here very quickly and was rushed out. Some people say he saw his father for 20 minutes, some say half an hour,” Levin speculated.
As Queen Camilla is now taking care of King Charles III’s royal duties, she ruled that Prince Harry is not allowed to “talk alone” with his father during his visit on May 8, per a royal expert.
Angela Levin, the royal expert, told GB News, “Queen Camilla will not let Harry talk alone to his father. He can’t be trusted. I think King Charles is vulnerable. He might say something about his health.”
Levin’s apprehension stems from the delicate nature of the King’s health and the strained relationship with his son. Despite the familial tensions, Levin acknowledged, “Nobody really wants to see him. King Charles will, because he’s his father, and fathers love their children even if they go off and behave badly.”
The complexity of the situation was evident when Prince Harry made a brief 24-hour visit to London following the announcement of King Charles’ diagnosis.
I can’t see how it can happen in the time he’s here. Last time he was here very quickly and was rushed out. Some people say he saw his father for 20 minutes, some say half an hour,” Levin speculated.
Prince Harry’s upcoming visit coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, an event he will commemorate with a speech.
Meghan Markle and senior royal family members will be absent from the occasion. The timing of the event presents a logistical challenge, as Levin pointed out: “This time it’s going to be particularly awkward because the service at St Paul’s Cathedral is going to finish at 6 p.m., which is exactly the time that the first garden party of the year, which King Charles is going to, also finishes at 6 p.m.”
“You can imagine Charles is vulnerable because he will go around shaking hands with goodness knows how many people who are coming,” Levin added.
However commentator Michael Cole shared with GB News, “It’s good news for the King. The doctors are happy with the way the treatment is going, and he’s returning to more public-facing duties, which I know is what he wants to do. Of course, there is the Harry problem. He’s coming next week for the 10th-anniversary service of Thanksgiving at Saint Paul’s Cathedral.”
“I think it will be a key moment because we will see whether the King will receive his son.”
Following the cancer announcement, Prince Harry mentioned to Good Morning America that he had “more trips planned,” leaving the possibility of a reunion open.
Cole concluded with a hopeful note on the King’s willingness to welcome his son: “I think he will see him. I think there’s a good possibility that he will be in town. The King has other duties.
And he has always made it clear that his door remains open to his youngest son. The prodigal is always welcome at home. Of course, he has to be contrite, and he has to ask for forgiveness beforehand, but the King will do that.”
Sophie Wessex makes rare comment about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry leaving the royal family
Sophie, Countess of Wessex has given a rare interview, where she gave her opinion on why Meghan Markle and Prince Harry left the royal family.
Sophie Wessex has given a rare interview and lifted the lid on why Meghan Markle may have found it a struggle in the royal family.
The Countess, 55, reflected on her own challenges after getting engaged to Prince Edward, 56, and said Meghan didn’t have long to “adjust” to life under the royal spotlight.
Speaking to the Sunday Times magazine, Sophie said: “Remember I’d had five years to adjust.”
She added: “And for our six-month engagement I was even staying in Buckingham Palace. Not that you necessarily know how it will pan out.”
Prince Harry, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex at Royal Ascot Day 1 in 2018. Picture: Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage
Mum-of-two Sophie enjoyed a long courtship with the Queen’s youngest son, before they tied the knot in 1999.
Meanwhile, former Suits actress Meghan, 38, had a whirlwind romance with Prince Harry, and the pair walked down the aisle in 2018 – just two years after their first date.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their first child, Archie, in May 2019, but announced they would be stepping back as senior royals earlier this year.
This followed Meghan giving an emotional interview as part of the ITV documentary, Harry and Meghan: An African Journey saying she was finding royal life a “struggle”.
Sophie, who is mum to 16-year-old Lady Louise Windsor and son James, Viscount Severn, 12, live just ten miles from Meghan and Harry’s Windsor home, Frogmore Cottage.
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and their children Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Windsor. Picture: Ben Stansall/AFP
It was thought Sophie had been a confidante to the duchess and was on hand to help her adjust to royal life.
She confirmed: “We all try to help any new member of the family.”
Speaking of the couple relocating to LA, Sophie said: “I just hope they will be happy.”
Sophie is the daughter of a secretary and a sales director for a tyre company, and met Prince Edward when she was working at Capital Radio.
The Countess is close to Kate Middleton, 38, and the Queen, and showed her support for the duchess’ Hold Still photography project by submitting a photo last week.
Sophie with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, whom she shares a close bond with. Picture: Gareth Fuller/WPA Pool/Getty Images
The initiative was launched to capture the “spirit of the nation” during the coronavirus outbreak and Sophie’s image showed a fellow volunteer organising food deliveries for NHS workers at a Surrey mosque.
This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission
Prince Harry’s jabs at Queen Camilla are ‘unforgivable’ for King Charles: He is ‘on his own’
Prince Harry is now “on his own” as a result of his repeated jabs at Queen Camilla, according to a royal author.
It’s no secret that the Duke of Sussex doesn’t share a close bond with his stepmother, and their rift was widened with the release of his bombshell memoir, “Spare,” last year.
Royal author Christopher Andersen says that King Charles has been unable to forgive his estranged son for the tell-all book’s revelations.
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Prince Harry is now “on his own” as a result of his repeated jabs at Queen Camilla, according to a royal author.REUTERS
“I think people have to realize that the one thing that Charles finds unforgivable is criticism of Camilla,” Andersen, author of “The King,” told Fox News.
“There’s no criticism of Camilla,” he said. “And unfortunately for Harry … Harry said some pretty devastating things about her. He made it clear that he felt she was … the villain in the piece.”
And while Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have reportedly been making subtle attempts at peace talks, their efforts have fallen on deaf ears, Andersen claims.
“I think that still bothers the king, and I don’t know that it will be easy for him to [forgive]. I don’t think they’ll ever forgive Harry for that,” he told the outlet. “[He’s] on his own.”
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King Charles has reportedly been unable to forgive his estranged son for the tell-all book’s revelations.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Among the myriad of revelations in his book, Harry’s feelings toward Queen Camilla, 76, were laid bare as he sensationally branded her “dangerous” and “the villain.”
The father of two, 39, also claimed that his stepmother leaked stories about the royal family to the media to maintain her image and boost her popularity.
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Harry’s feelings toward Queen Camilla, 76, were laid bare as he sensationally branded her “dangerous” and “the villain.”Getty Images
“I have complex feelings about gaining a step-parent who I thought had recently sacrificed me on her personal P.R. altar,” he wrote.
He said that meeting Camilla — referred to as the “other woman” in his book — was like an “injection,” writing, “Close your eyes and you won’t even feel it.”
This accusation made by Meghan Markle against Prince William needs thorough investigation by the royal family.
Prince William, the stalwart defender of the monarchy, has drawn a line in the sand, making it clear that he will not allow his prodigal brother and attention-seeking sister-in-law to return to the royal fold without a sincere apology.
According to royal author Tom Bower, the Prince of Wales, King Charles-in-waiting, is determined not to entertain any notion of reconciliation due to Harry’s relentless public attacks against Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge.
In the court of public opinion, Meghan Markle and Harry have played the victim card with the finesse of seasoned actors.
However, let us not forget that this is a drama they themselves scripted.
Meghan, the spotlight-hungry protagonist, has mastered the art of playing the victim, portraying herself as the innocent lamb in a den of wolves.
But the truth, as Bower reveals, is far from this carefully crafted narrative.
Charles, who is in no position to upset William, stands firm in his decision not to readmit Harry into the royal family, and with good reason.
William and Kate have been subject to insults and attacks from the disgraced couple, making any attempt at reconciliation a laughable proposition.
But it’s not just William who stands in the way of a royal return for Harry and Meghan.
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has also felt the sting of their insults.
The royal family, once a bastion of tradition and decorum, has been tarnished by the audacity of these renegades.
The betrayal runs deep, and the wounds are still fresh.
Meghan Markle snub left Duchess of Edinburgh furious after heart-to-heart
Meghan Markle snubbed the Duchess of Edinburgh after the royals had a conversation that lasted for hours on life in the Royal Family, according to a source.
The Duchess of Sussex stepped down as a working member of the Royal Family in 2020
Meghan Markle snubbed the Duchess of Edinburgh after the royals had a conversation that lasted for hours regarding life in the Royal Family, according to a source.
The royal insider claimed Sophie was surprised she did not hear from the Duchess of Sussex after offering to help her navigate initial period of joining the Royal Family.
The source said: “It was just the two of them and they talked for hours.
“Meghan had so many questions and Sophie, who knows what it’s like navigating your way through the early days of transition from a commoner to a royal, gave freely of her advice.
The insider claimed Sophie was surprised she did not hear from Meghan Markle after offering to help her navigate initial period of joining the Royal Family.
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“Sophie found Meghan likeable and engaging and told her that she could call her any time when she needed advice about dealing with some of the trickier royals.
“She was quite surprised when that was the last she heard from Meghan.”
The insider told The Sun: “As she noted, it would’ve been nice to receive a return invitation to Frogmore Cottage (where Meghan was then living with Harry and is less than half an hour from Bagshot).”
Scobie slammed Prince Edward’s wife over her alleged reaction to Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh is said to be furious after Omid Scobie labelling her “casually bigoted” in his book Endgame.
The royal author, who has links to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, slammed Prince Edward’s wife over her alleged reaction to Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Scobie claimed Sophie said during an interview with The Telegraph: “You know, if you’re not into chat shows, there’s no reason why you should know who she (Oprah) is. Certainly not in this country, anyway.”
Endgame has been criticised for being overly sympathetic to Meghan and Harry.
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The royal author wrote regarding the alleged comment: “Whether it was a ‘joke’ (as a source close to Edward and Sophie later claimed it was) or not, the comments about the world’s most successful black woman and one of the biggest faces in entertainment made them seem stuffy or tin-eared at best, and casually bigoted at worst.”
Endgame has been criticised for being overly sympathetic to Meghan and Harry while containing scathing criticism of senior royals including William and his wife Kate, the Princess of Wales.
The book sold less than 6,500 copies in its first week in the UK.
Princess Kate’s brutal reaction to Meghan Markle’s Trooping the Colour joke laid bare
During Meghan Markle’s debut for her first Trooping the Colour in 2018 she tried to make a lighthearted joke.
Kate and Meghan on the Buckingham Palace balcony in 2018 (Image: Getty )
During Meghan Markle’s debut for her first Trooping the Colour in 2018, shortly after joining the Royal Family, she tried to make a lighthearted joke which didn’t go down well, according to Prince Harry.
The Duchess was left red-faced at the event, which was only weeks after Harry and Meghan had tied the knot at a their A-list ceremony in Windsor.
In Harry’s bombshell memoir, Spare, he wrote Meghan had tried to crack a joke with Princess Kate, but it did not get the reaction they were expecting and instead, it led a brutal “yawning silence”.
Princess Kate asked newlywed Meghan what she thought of her first Trooping the Colour to which Meghan simply replied: “Colourful.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had joined the nation and the monarchy for the first time to celebrate the late Queen’s official birthday at the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
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The Royal Family celebrating the Queen’s official birthday in 2018 (Image: Getty)
Although Meghan’s answer was short and to the point, it did not get a positive reaction, as Harry wrote in his memoir. Harry explained: “A yawning silence threatened to swallow us all whole”.
Large crowds turned out for the parade in Horse Guards Parade for the Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday, and many were eagerly anticipating the arrival of the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex – just three weeks after they tied the knot. Meghan experienced the pomp and pageantry of the event for the first time when she arrived on Horse Guards Parade with Harry in a carriage, along with the late Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Kent.
While Meghan was seen chatting with Kate, William, and Camilla on the balcony, Harry claims things were far more tense behind the scenes.
Both dressed for the occasion though, Meghan opted for a Carolina Herrera blush off the shoulder dress, whereas Kate wore a baby blue dress from Alexander McQueen, and a hat by Juliette Botterill.
