Source: MEGAThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly experiencing ‘dilemmas’ in their marriage.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not been seen in public together in over a month, and this could be because the “Diva Duchess” is “feeling the strain” from all directions.

This led a source to spill, “She has really felt the strain in recent weeks, and with all the speculation surrounding her and Harry and their marriage.”

Source: MEGAThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly adopt a ‘together apart’ approach to public life.

“They haven’t done themselves any favors by doing so many separate events but this is what they have decided to do as it works best for them at the moment as a couple and they both feel they can shine at events that are close to their hearts,” they added.

The insider continued, “But it does upset her that, while Harry was getting praised for all of his appearances, she is getting criticized for what she says, what she wears, etc and it brings back hurtful memories of when she was a royal.”

This taps into long-standing speculation that the Duchess of Sussex was only ever interested in “conquering Hollywood,” and used her marriage to a senior British royal to try and “have Tinseltown in a fury to make her an A-lister,” a Hollywood insider revealed. “It didn’t turn out that way, and backfired on her in ways she likely still regrets.”

“The problem started when she started throwing her weight around within the monarchy, which of course made it to the media and her behavior was reported on accordingly,” they added when referencing Meghan’s claims of bullying and “diva antics” in Kensington Palace.

 

Source: MEGAThe Duchess of Sussex will reportedly ‘extend her tentacles’ when she feels her fiery-haired Duke is growing tired of her.

“She destroyed herself, and Harry ruined his reputation in the process” the source bluntly concluded.

These observations come after it was disclosed the duo bought a home in Portugal.

Another source explained, “It gives them an escape outside of America and means they can safely holiday in Europe in the sunshine. When they’re there, Harry can easily go to England if he feels the need to, and it also gives friends and some members of the family the opportunity to visit them as it’s only a short flight. The invitation for Charles to come and see his grandchildren is there and now it will be up to them whether they take it up.”

Source: MEGAMeghan Markle has been ‘overwhelmingly’ accused of staff bullying.

Despite the fresh locale, trouble in the Sussex union has been circulating after nearly a year of no such reports surfacing.

“She’s just super controlling,” a royal insider shared about the ‘Diva Duchess.’ “She extends her tentacles to rein him back into her web anytime the old Harry we all thought was a dunce, but a lovable one comes crawling home. It is sad to see him grovel back like a dog with his tail between his legs.”

An X commenter brutally dished, “They are so toxic. He has unresolved PTSD trauma from his mother’s death, and she exploits that. She also seems to resent Harry in a way because she fought for fame her entire life and he had it before birth even.”

Source: MEGAPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced past reports of marital difficulty, specifically throughout 2023.

 

Source: MEGAPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced past reports of marital difficulty, specifically throughout 2023.

In a touching move, Kate Middleton has invited the children who survived the Southport stabbings to her Christmas carol concert after meeting them last month.

The Princess of Wales, 42, met them in private previously and they will reunite on December 6 at her first Together at Christmas celebration since finishing her chemotherapy.

She visited the grieving town in October and offered words of comfort to the families of little Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine.

In a deeply personal statement released in the wake of the attack, the Princess wrote: ‘As parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through.’

Their meeting with the victims’ families was held completely in private and not announced publicly until they had left.

The prince and princess spent half an hour in private with each of the girls’ families.

They also spent time with dance teacher Leanne Lucas, 35, who was seriously injured as she shielded youngsters as they were attacked by a knifeman during a Taylor Swift-themed summer holiday class.

The couple then went onto meet with emergency responders who were involved in the aftermath of the attack at a local community centre to hear about their experiences.

In August, King Charles also paid tributes to the victims of the Southport stabbing during an emotional visit to the town. and met with survivors of the rampage.

 

The Princess of Wales arriving for the ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey in London, in 2022

Prince William and the Princess of Wales arrive for a visit to Southport Community Centre in Southport, north west England on October 10

According to The Sun, the young survivors of the horrendous attack will stay in London for three days, with their transport and accommodation paid for by charity Southport Stronger Together.

Around 1,600 invites have been sent out to the Princess of Wales’ event, who wants to celebrate those who have ‘above all else shown that love is the greatest gift we can receive’.

The King, Queen Camilla and William are all expected at the concert, with a later decision being made on whether George, Charlotte and Louis will attend.

A source told the newspaper: ‘The Royal family have been a tremendous support to the families.

‘The King met the survivors, then Kate took time out to meet them in private last month with Prince William.’

Axel Rudakubana, of Banks in Lancashire, 18, is accused of killing the three children in the savage knife attack is charged with the attempted murder of eight other children, who cannot be named for legal reasons, instructor Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes. He is also charged with possession of a knife.

 

Axel Rudakubana (pictured), of Banks in Lancashire, is charged with the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, six-year-old Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven

 

A courtroom sketch shows Axel Rudakubana appearing via video link at the Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 30, 2024

 

Members of the community blow bubbles as people gathered to mourn victims of the Southport knife attack by holding a vigil on August 5

Alice, Bebe and Elise died following the stabbings at The Hart Space in Southport, Merseyside, shortly before midday on July 29.

The killings sparked large scale riots, fuelled by misinformation on social media, in towns and cities across the UK in August.

Rioting broke out in Southport with the local mosque targeted and a popular convenience shop attacked.

The disorder included looting with hotels housing asylum seekers also attacked before counter demonstrations appeared to quell the disturbances.

The violence, denounced as ‘far-right thuggery’ by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, was sparked by false claims about the identity of a teenage suspect later charged with three counts of murder.

Rudakubana was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents and moved to the Southport area in 2013. He was living in Banks, Lancashire, at the time of the attack.

Kate’s visit to speak with the survivors was the first public engagement for the princess since she announced that she had complete treatment for cancer and would undertake a carefully calibrated return to public duties.

 

Members of the public gathered to hold a vigil at the scene on July 29

 

The trip to Southport was the first public engagement since the Princess of Wales announced she had completed her chemotherapy treatment

 

In an emotional post following their visit, the couple pledged that they ‘continue to stand with everyone in Southport’

Apart from a small media contingency, the visit was kept deliberately low key as both the prince and princess wanted it to remain as discreet as possible out of respect to those involved.

While speaking to the emergency personnel, Kate was asked how the families of the three girls killed in the attack were doing.

She said: ‘They’re OK. They’re managing it differently. All the families are so different. Individually too they are managing it and processing this tragic event in very different ways but they’re getting support from families and officers and things like that.

‘I think being able to have opportunities to be able to speak to different people in the community about the experience and drawing that together and sharing their experience I think is massively helpful.’

Referencing the earlier meeting with the families of those who died in the attack, the Princess of Wales said: ‘I can’t underestimate how grateful they all are for the support you provided on the day.

 

The royal pair also spent time with dance teacher Leanne Lucas, 35, who was seriously injured as she shielded youngsters (Prince William and Princess Kate are pictured in Southport)

The Prince and Princess of Wales meet a critical care paramedic from the Air Ambulance during a visit to Southport Community Centre

‘On behalf of them, thank you.’

The Prince of Wales told the personnel: ‘You’re all heroes. Please make sure you look after yourselves, please take your time, don’t rush back to work.’

The couple shook hands with the emergency workers after the conversation.

Kate rested a hand on William’s back as she joined him to speak to a member of air ambulance crew.

William called the emergency workers ‘true professionals’ and said they had a ‘bumpy few months’ ahead but would get through it together.

He said: ‘The first thing we thought about was actually how on earth you guys are going to handle having seen what you’ve seen. So, please take your time, don’t rush back to work, do whatever you need to, talk about it, give your superiors a hard time if they not letting you have that time to decompress because it’s so important you have those moments.’

In August, King Charles paid tributes to the victims of the Southport stabbing during an emotional visit to the town.

The monarch was greeted with cheers and applause as he viewed a floral display honouring the youngsters killed in the horror knife attack.

 

Later the royal couple had a sit down meeting with other members of the emergency services

 

The King visited Southport in August, a month after the horrific stabbings took place

 

The monarch appeared moved by the huge number of floral tributes left in Southport

At the time, King Charles said he and Queen Camilla were ‘profoundly shocked’ by the attack

He also met with survivors of the rampage.

Reacting to the tragedy at the time, King Charles said: ‘My wife and I have been profoundly shocked to hear of the utterly horrific incident in Southport today.

‘We send out most heartfelt condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who have so tragically lost their lives, and to all those affected by this truly appalling attack.’

During the his trip to Southport town hall, Charles was greeted by Dr Ruth Hussey, the vice lord lieutenant of Merseyside, and counsellor June Burns, the mayor of Sefton.

He then viewed a large makeshift memorial dedicated to the victims, gesturing in appreciation at the scale of it. One member of the public gave him three cheers and another shouted ‘thank you for coming’ as he greeted the crowds.

The King affectionately patted one young girl on the shoulder as he shook hands with many of the hundreds gathered to see him.

Sometimes it’s best if you just treat people with respect the same way you do in public as you should behind closed doors.

That’s probably one thing that Kate Middleton would tell Meghan Markle if she had the chance as there’s heavy speculation on social media that suggests the future queen of England can’t help but have a chuckle over Meghan and her latest dramatic episode.

Royal Family News: Kate Middleton Laughing At Meghan Markle Over Her Latest Dramatic Episode

That’s because there are reports that say the Duchess of Sussex is a nightmare to work with behind the scenes and that’s why so many of her employees have quit in droves.

But for Prince William and Kate Middleton, this doesn’t surprise them at all. After all, they know that Meghan was already difficult to work with when staffers at the palace were complaining about her when she was still a full-time member of the royal family.

Well, it looks like things might have gotten worse as the Duchess of Sussex has gotten a reputation for being a bad employer.

But because Meghan is so obsessed with her reputation, she’s been trying to counter attack with positive reports about her and her work ethic and how she really treats people behind closed doors, but that hasn’t helped.

Prince Harry’s Vulgar Slur, Suggests King Charles Is Bullying Him

Royal Family News: The Princess Of Wales Knew This Would Happen All Along

For Kate Middleton, she could have predicted this all a long time ago. She knew things would end for Meghan like this sooner rather than later. After all, you can only fake it for so long. And Kate knew that Meghan is like this and it would have only been a matter of time before the world would have found out about it, too.

So far the Princess of Wales has not made any comments about the matter but we will definitely update you with all of the latest details once they come in.

In the meantime, let us know what you think by leaving us a line with your thoughts in our comments section below.

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As King Charles turns 76, it will be a bittersweet occasion as he contemplates how much has changed within his close family – with some bonds made stronger than ever by a difficult year, while his relationship with his younger son Harry remains, at best, distant.

Before Charles was King he spent 64 years as the longest-serving heir apparent and Prince of Wales in history.

During that time the workaholic royal eagerly planned to make an impact on a wide array of causes close to his heart when his time to rule came – from the environment to disadvantaged young people.

But despite the long wait to serve his country, only 18 months into his reign Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February and began the gruelling process of treatment which limited him at times to an almost Covid-like ‘bubble’.

However the monarch has been able to rely on his daughter-in-law Kate, who announced her own cancer diagnosis in March, and his wife Queen Camilla for support.

He already viewed the Princess of Wales as the ‘daughter he never had’ but they have bonded even more deeply over their battle with the disease.

Meanwhile, he’s relied  on Queen Camilla to step up her public engagements without him – which she’d done with aplomb, despite the fact she’s not a ‘natural’ in the role, according to Princess Anne.

But other family relationships remain fraught, with his disillusioned son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle continuing to live in California.

Here, on the day King Charles turns 76, MailOnline goes inside his relationship with the two pillars who have been supporting him through a brutal year – Princess Kate and Queen Camilla.

The monarch has been able to rely on his daughter-in-law Princess Kate, who announced her own cancer diagnosis in March, for support. Pictured together at the premiere of No Time To Die in September 2021

King Charles III, Kate and Princess Charlotte stand on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to watch the RAF flypast during Trooping the Colour in 2024

King Charles III (wearing a kilt made from the King Charles III tartan) and Queen Camilla attend The Braemar Highland Games in September 2024

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pictured on their quasi royal tour of Bogota in September 2024

Charles’ growing bond with Catherine as they battle cancer together

The monarch shares a close bond with his ‘beloved daughter-in-law’ – and their shared health struggles have only ‘cemented’ that special relationship, one well-placed source told The Telegraph recently.

So much so, Kate appeared to include a special tribute to the King in her moving three-minute video, which was released in September and showed the Princess and Prince William celebrating her recovery alongside their three children.

In recent times, Charles and Kate’s close bond has regularly been proven, including at Trooping the Colour this summer, when the Princess made her triumphant return to public life by joining the Royal Family for the King’s Birthday Parade in London.

In a departure from last year, when King Charles stood next to his heir Prince William, this time around, he stood next to Kate.

This was significant, according to body language expert Judi James, as she explained to FEMAIL at the time: ‘Charles made Kate his centre of attention to signal both how much she is cherished and how grateful he was at her attendance.’

It has long been thought that the King and the Princess are close thanks to their shared interests in the arts, among other reasons.

Judi told FEMAIL: ‘Charles has always had an increasingly special relationship with Kate, who he has grown to trust and delight in.

‘Here though, that relationship was highlighted to illustrate how those bonds have only deepened and enriched by their bonds of empathy created by their illnesses.’

Recently, a royal expert claimed that Charles has ‘always had a great respect for Kate’ and would ‘compare notes’ with her on their hospital’s food during their ‘affectionate’ meetings about their respective cancer treatments.

The pair both received treatment at the London Clinic in Harley Street earlier this year.

Appearing in the Channel 5 documentary Kate: A Queen for the Future, the Daily Mail’s editor-at-large Richard Kay discussed Charles and Kate’s meetings during their time as patients in the hospital.

Richard explained: ‘The King actually made a point of going to see Kate and there’s this rather touching story of [Charles] in his dressing gown padding down to his daughter-in-law’s floor.

‘They compared notes about the rather good hospital food, how their treatment was going. It was a moment of great affection.’

The London Clinic’s head chef Paul O’Brien leads a team which provides customised meals for patients, sourcing ingredients from Home Counties farms.

The then-Duchess of Cambridge and Prince of Wales have been snapped sharing a chuckle on a number of occasions, including during this event at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Stanford Hall in Loughborough in February 2020

Images showing the closeness, such as this photo from the service of thanksgiving for the Queen at St Paul’s cathedral on June 2022 make it clear why Charles has several times said that the family is ‘lucky’ to have Kate

Kate’s willingness to get stuck into any task means she has become a well-liked member of The Firm – with family members as well as the public! (Pictured trying to iron artwork onto silk during a visit to the Dulwich Picture Gallery in March 2012)

Elsewhere in the documentary, The Telegraph’s royal correspondent India McTaggart said King Charles has always valued the Princess of Wales.

She explained: ‘Charles always had a lot of respect for Catherine and he said that in the wedding toast that he made. He said they were very lucky to have her and it remains true to this day.’

Later in the documentary, royal expert Robert Jobson said that Kate Middleton plays a crucial role in King Charles’ relationship with three grandchildren.

The expert said: ‘Catherine is very important in the relationship between Charlotte, George and Louis and the King.

‘When William and the King aren’t necessarily on the best of terms, as sometimes fathers and sons are, it’s always Catherine who makes sure that the King, if he wants to see his grandchildren, sees his grandchildren.’

The King reportedly thinks Kate is doing a ‘wonderful’ job bringing up George, Charlotte and Louis, and gets to spend more time with his son’s family now they live just a few minutes drive away from Windsor Castle.

Kate is known to have a warm relationship with her father-in-law and has reportedly helped smooth the sometimes fractious relationship between the King and his son, William.

King Charles and Kate have also shown several public signs of their close relationship over the past few years.

For instance, the Princess of Wales lovingly called her father-in-law by his family nickname of ‘grandpa’ when she greeted him at a G7 reception in 2021.

Meanwhile, in April 2021, the then Duchess of Cambridge shared a kiss on the cheek with her grief-stricken father-in-law as they left Prince Philip’s funeral.

Kate consoled Charles as the pair walked out of St George’s Chapel following the emotional service in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Photographs show Kate comforting the then Prince of Wales over the loss of his father by putting her hand on his shoulder. She then kissed him on the cheek as they set off from the entrance of the chapel.

Elsewhere, when greeting one another at engagements, Kate and the King will often share a friendly embrace and pecks on the cheeks.

At William and Kate’s wedding, Charles movingly described his son’s new wife as the daughter he had never had during the speech and admitted: ‘We are lucky to have her.’

In a touching speech, the clearly emotional prince paid tribute to his new daughter-in-law – but still found time to crack jokes about his eldest son and his famously thinning hairline.

Queen Camilla steps up for her husband and finally secures her position as respected consort

Although she was once considered to be one of the most unpopular women in Britain, this year has seen Queen Camilla’s warmth, humour and strong sense of duty largely win over any remaining critics.

Amid the King’s cancer battle, Her Majesty, who turned 77 in July, kept the Royal Family united and stepped up her duties, standing in for her husband as he underwent treatment.

Such is her warmth and unquestionable dedication to her duties, she’s been nicknamed ‘the nation’s grandmother’, winning praise from well-wishers and members of the Firm alike for her steadfast presence amid a turbulent time.

She has shown her commitment to her role as the King’s consort many times throughout the year, with her even arriving in Guernsey in July sporting a bandaged ankle after suffering a ‘slight sprain’.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla depart The London Clinic after Charles underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate. It would be announced shortly after that he had cancer

King Charles III and Queen Camilla greet fans at Sydney Opera House on October 22, 2024 during their Australia tour

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend day four of Royal Ascot in June 2024

But she refused to let the injury stop her from joining Charles on the second day of their two-day tour of the Channel Islands.

It wasn’t the first time the Queen’s determination to play her part has been on full display – with this year completing Camilla’s remarkable transformation from understudy to centre-stage star.

No one in her orbit – let alone the lady herself – dreamed that she would one day be crowned at her husband’s side (with the blessing and approval of Queen Elizabeth, no less), let alone stand in for His Majesty at prestigious events.

But these past months have seen her prove her place in the Royal Family, after she found herself, to all intents and purposes, the King’s front of house.

Buckingham Palace announced in February that the monarch had been diagnosed with cancer and would be taking a break from his public-facing duties as he began treatment.

Straight away, Camilla, who has been credited with keeping the ‘royal show on the road’, was on duty almost every day, combining back-to-back engagements with supporting her husband.

She led the Firm at the service of thanksgiving for the late King Constantine of Greece in February, stood in for the King at the annual Royal Maundy service in March and also met the first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, at Clarence House.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla depart the Macmillan Cancer Centre on April 30 after their first engagement following Charles’ cancer diagnosis

She also undertook a solo two-day visit to Belfast in Northern Ireland in March for a series of engagements that had been arranged before the King was diagnosed with cancer.

It was previously reported that Camilla was ‘proud’ to take on more duties amid Charles and the Princess of Wales receiving their treatment for cancer.

The Queen is ‘resilient’ and will do anything that is asked of her to help the Royal Family, aides reportedly told The Telegraph – despite Her Majesty in past describing royal duties as being ‘tiring’ to carry out.

‘Very tiring,’ she admitted during an audience with the Sultan of Brunei’s wife, Queen Saleha, six years ago. ‘Every day, we’re non-stop. It’s more tiring as you get older. I keep trying to tell everybody that I’m not as young as I used to be, and have to slow down.’

But she has been the ‘steady hand on the tiller’ amid the King’s cancer diagnosis, a former royal butler said.

Speaking to GB News earlier in the year, Paul Burrell remarked that the monarch’s wife is the ‘guiding force’ for the family, as well as being the one behind Charles’s openness regarding his health.

‘I think she is the stabiliser,’ he told the outlet. ‘I think she has that touch. I think she’s able to reach people in a way the King can’t and I think she’s taught him a lot in the last few years about monarchy and how to be King.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla watch The King’s Parade under torrential rain during a visit to Jersey on July 15, 2024

Queen Camilla and King Charles III attend the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle on June 17, 2024

‘Isn’t that odd really, that she should come up through the ranks and be so supportive and such a stabilising influence in our modern-day Royal Family.’

Meanwhile, it’s not the first time Camilla has been praised for her ability to step up to the task when times get tough.

Her straight-talking sister-in-law Princess Anne said Camilla is ‘not a natural’ at the role – but she ‘does it really well’ and ‘provides that change of speed and tone, that’s equally important’.

It’s a stark contrast to how Camilla was viewed in the early years of her and Charles’s relationship – with even the late Queen initially ‘wanting nothing to do with her’.

Just 12 months after the crash in Paris in which Princess Diana was killed, Charles went to see his mother, looking for approval and support for his relationship with Camilla, then Mrs Parker Bowles.

It was not a happy meeting. As a highly placed royal confidante told The Daily Mail then: ‘The Queen told her son she never wanted to talk about that wicked woman, and wanted nothing to do with her.’

However, the late monarch personally endorsed ‘Queen Camilla’ in the end, accepting Charles’s former mistress as a respected member of the Firm.

Royal expert Joe Little, of Majesty Magazine, previously remarked: ‘I think only now are people appreciating the true worth of Queen Camilla.’

Meanwhile, one royal retainer, who has witnessed many of the family’s twists and turns over the years, told The Daily Mail’s Royal Editor Rebecca English earlier this year that they are genuinely glad to see Camilla’s diligence and sense of duty recognised at long last.

‘She’s been an absolute trooper, really she has,’ they said. ‘She just gets up and goes out there, doing exactly what’s asked of her with a smile on her face.

‘I always think you see the best of people at the worst of times, and I really hope people realise how true that is here.’

Another member of their circle said: ‘She’s absolutely out there leading from the front.’

Dame Joanna Lumley couldn’t have agreed more; the national treasure was one of many queuing up to sing Her Majesty’s praises at a Clarence House reception to mark three years of Camilla’s phenomenally successful book club, The Queen’s Reading Room, in March.

‘They [the Royal Family] are all extremely dutiful. It’s like the theatre – if someone is ill, someone steps into their place, the understudy keeps the show going,’ she said.

‘She is the epitome of professionalism and public service. Everyone thinks she should be blubbing in a corner, but this is not what these people are made of. And it’s something we should aspire to.

Queen Camilla gets a hug from Rebecca Tessinari, 3, during a visit to the newly opened Meadows Community Centre in Cambridge on February 2, 2024

‘If you sit alone feeling sorry for yourself you will feel sad and tragic. But if you get up and do something with a smile, then you feel better. ‘

Best-selling thriller writer, Harlan Coben, agreed. ‘She’s a keeper, as we say in America,’ he enthused.

Meanwhile, the Queen further won over the hearts of the nation this year with her emotional display at commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Camilla did not shy away from showing emotion as she joined Charles (who has returned to public duties), the Prince of Wales, UK politicians and veterans at major events in Portsmouth and Ver-sur-Mer in June.

The occasion was inevitably sombre, as shown by Her Majesty shedding a tear when listening to a veteran recount the horror of losing his best friend on the beaches in Normandy 80 years ago.

But amid the heavy and deeply moving testimonials, Camilla also shared heartfelt moments with multiple former soldiers, who smiled and enjoyed light conversation with the Queen.

So, from her displays of warmth and emotion, to her loyalty to her husband and sense of duty, Camilla’s year as the Royal Family’s leading lady has no doubt secured her position as a respected consort and comforting ‘grandmother figure’ to the nation.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to live out in California as their royal insignificance grows

In contrast to his sister-in-law and his stepmother, Prince Harry has remained firmly on the outside of his father’s support network.

Alongside his wife Meghan Markle, the pair have continued to live in increasingly growing insignificance in the celebrity enclave of Montecito in California.

After hearing about his father’s shock cancer diagnosis in February he flew to London for a brief 45-minute meeting with Charles.

The King had called him personally to tell him the devastating news and the Duke immediately jumped on a plane so he could get to the UK as soon as possible.

It was hoped seemingly in vain that Harry’s return to Britain would help heal wounds with King Charles and be a chance to reach out to his William amid years of strained relations.

In contrast to his sister-in-law and his stepmother, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have remained firmly on the outside of his father’s support network. Pictured together in 2018

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle video message at the inaugural Global Ministerial Conference on Violence Against Children in Colombia

But the Duke did not see his brother William or sister-in-law Kate, who at that time was recovering from her abdominal surgery and on extended leave.

Although very short, it was their first formal meeting in person since the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022.

The prince did attend Charles’s coronation at Westminster Abbey in May last year but was not seen interacting with the newly-crowned King and Queen.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex abandoned royal duties in early 2020 to live in the US.

Harry has been critical of his family in TV interviews and his book, Spare, which was published last year.

The bombshell book featured staggering insights into the prince’s relationship with his father and brother.

Harry has barely spoken with his father since the death of Queen Elizabeth.

In Spare, Harry had revealed that Charles had urged his warring sons: ‘Please boys, don’t make my final years a misery.’

But it seems despite his cancer, Charles’ sons have been unable to make amends, with them having reportedly not haven spoken in several years.

Meanwhile it is the women in Charles’ life, Princess Kate and Queen Camilla, who have stepped up to support him in his time of need.

Every time we look back at Princess Meghan Markle’s moments in the movie “Suits”, we can’t help but miss the beautiful, charming lawyer that the British royal bride played so well.

Princess Meghan Markle is probably the most interesting member of the British Royal Family, having started out as a promising Hollywood actress. Meghan’s most memorable role in her career was as the strong, determined lawyer Rachel Zane in the 7-part hit American TV series “Suits” (broadcast from 2011 to 2018). The new Princess Meghan’s fashion style is clearly beautiful and classy, ​​and this is even recognized by the whole world. However, if you pay attention, you will see that Meghan’s style in this famous movie “Suits” is also equally charming and eye-catching. If you don’t believe it, try looking at the series of photos below.

The beautiful and hot lawyer Rachel Zane is played by Princess Meghan.

Before becoming a Princess who always dressed neatly, discreetly and properly; Meghan in the movie “Suits” often chose tight-fitting, body-hugging outfits and knew how to change them up to make office wear less boring and stiff. For example, she always wore shirts with a deep enough neckline to make the overall look more sexy and liberal while still maintaining elegance and grace.

When playing Rachel Zane, Meghan often wears shirts with deep necklines, both seductive and elegant.

The female lawyer character played by Meghan at that time often favored clothes in dark, neutral colors such as white, black, gray or beige. This way of dressing also partly expressed the image of a smart, strong but equally delicate and feminine lawyer.

She often favors dark, neutral colors.

Recently, news from Buckingham Palace confirmed a significant and unexpected change within the British royal family: Queen Camilla has been required to step down from her royal title. This revelation has left both royal observers and the public in shock, as it marks a pivotal moment in the current monarchy under King Charles III. Camilla, who assumed the role of queen consort upon Charles’ ascension to the throne, has spent years transitioning from a figure once surrounded by controversy to one that gained public respect through dedication and active engagement in her duties. The reasons behind this move, however, point to a complex mix of royal protocol, public sentiment, and strategic adjustments aimed at fortifying the monarchy’s position.

King Charles III, who has expressed a desire to modernize and streamline the institution, has reportedly made this decision as part of his vision for a more focused and adaptable royal family. While the king has been known for advocating environmental initiatives and progressive ideas, his reign has also come with the challenge of balancing tradition with evolving public expectations. The decision to have Camilla step down from her queen consort title is seen by some experts as a strategic maneuver to simplify the royal hierarchy and ensure the line of succession maintains a clear, unchallenged narrative, especially as attention increasingly shifts to the next generation—Prince William and Princess Kate.

This move has inevitably drawn mixed reactions. Supporters of King Charles argue that this is a necessary step to maintain the monarchy’s relevance and bolster its future stability. They believe that, by making such difficult choices, the king demonstrates his commitment to reinforcing the institution’s core values and public standing. On the other hand, critics express concern over the personal impact this decision may have on Camilla, who has spent years building her reputation and adjusting to her high-profile role after a complicated entry into royal life.

Camilla’s journey in the royal family has been marked by resilience. Once vilified by many for her relationship with King Charles during his marriage to Princess Diana, she eventually found acceptance by proving her dedication to charitable work and consistently supporting her husband’s public and private endeavors. Her removal from the queen consort title, therefore, raises questions about fairness and whether this step signals a broader strategy or simply a response to external pressures.he future implications of this development remain to be seen. Will Camilla’s role within the family continue in a different capacity, or does this signify a more profound shift in how the monarchy will approach its members’ roles? For now, the palace’s statement has emphasized unity and the importance of adapting to a changing landscape. It remains clear that King Charles’ decisions will shape the legacy of his reign and determine how the monarchy is perceived during a time of transformation.

 

The public watches closely as this story unfolds, understanding that behind the grandeur and tradition, the royal family must navigate a path that preserves both its legacy and its relevance in the modern world.

 

 

Meghan is dubbed ‘Duchess Difficult’ by ‘terrified’ US staff as source claims she throws ‘tantrums’ and ‘makes grown men cry’ – while ‘enabler’ Harry is increasingly isolated with his closest friend his bodyguard-for-hire

 

Meghan Markle has been dubbed ‘Duchess Difficult’ by her staff amid claims that she ‘terrifies’ and ‘belittles’ people, a damning report has revealed.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, a source close to the couple has claimed that Meghan ‘belittles people, she doesn’t take advice’.

They also described the couple as ‘both poor decision-makers’ who ‘change their minds frequently’ – with Harry dubbed ‘a very, very charming person’ and yet ‘very much an enabler’.

The publication reported allegations that Meghan was ‘absolutely relentless’ and that ‘she marches around like a dictator in high heels, fuming and barking orders’, adding: ‘I’ve watched her reduce grown men to tears’.

The new claims come as the couple prepare to celebrate the Duke of Sussex turning 40 on Sunday, as separate sources suggested he was feeling increasingly lonely in the US and considers his security guard David Langdown his best friend.

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Meghan Markle has been dubbed ‘Duchess Difficult’ by her staff, a report claims, while Harry has been said to be an ‘enabler’

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The claims come following reports that the couple’s chief of staff Josh Kettler resigned from his role in August after a three month stint

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend an official photocall to announce their engagement at The Sunken Gardens, Kensington Palace on November 27, 2017. The couple have gained a reputation for losing employees, and are believed to have lost at least 18 members of their workforce since they married in 2018

The new allegations form part of a study into an exodus of staff who had worked for the Sussexes, including the couple’s chief of staff Josh Kettler who resigned from his role in August after a three-month stint.

Meghan’s ‘noisy tantrums’ and ‘angry 5 am emails’ have also earned her the nickname ‘Duchess Difficult’ by her members of staff, the Hollywood Reporter said.

Meghan had previously been accused of bullying palace staff before the pair’s move to California, prompting royal aides to launch an inquiry into claims of Meghan’s ‘belittling’ behaviour towards two personal assistants.

Staff were said to have been left in tears and feeling ‘traumatised’ – with some likening their condition to having post-traumatic stress.

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While details of the report were never revealed, the allegations have always been strongly denied by the duchess, whose lawyers described them at the time as a ‘calculated smear campaign’.

The new reports come after it was revealed last week by The Mail on Sunday that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex‘s PR adviser Christine Weir Schirmer had left quietly at the end of last year after joining the couple as head of communications for their charitable foundation Archewell in 2020.

News of Schirmer’s departure came just weeks after it was reported that Kettler had resigned after his short spell working for the couple.

While Kettler had been hired on a trial basis when he took up the role with Harry and Meghan, US magazine People reported that the ‘decision to part ways was mutual, with both sides agreeing it wasn’t the right fit’.

But the departures of Schirmer and Kettler have only highlighted the problems Meghan and Harry have long had when it comes to keeping their staff.

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Toya Holness used to work for the Sussexes as global press secretary

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Meghan had previously been accused of bullying palace staff before her move to California, prompting royal aides to launch an inquiry into claims of Meghan’s ‘belittling’ behaviour towards two personal assistants

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex pictured with Josh Kettler (right) in Lagos

Top moments from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Colombian tour

The couple have gained a reputation for losing employees, and are believed to have lost at least 18 members of their workforce since they married in 2018.

Nine or more have left their roles since the couple escaped Britain for California in 2020, including their global press secretary Toya Holness and Meghan’s top aide and private secretary Samantha Cohen.

In the glittering maze of London’s Soho, Meghan Markle found a vibrant haven: Soho House.

This exclusive members-only club, infused with both Hollywood buzz and a discreet air of secrecy, strikes a balance between celebrity allure and private sanctuaries. Nestled in a historic townhouse that once belonged to a famed courtesan, Soho House is steeped in luxury, exclusivity, and intrigue—qualities that likely made Meghan feel instantly at home. It’s more than a club; it’s a network where ambitious Hollywood personalities brush shoulders with British high society amid decor that doesn’t shy from the provocative.

The Dean Street location, rumored to be where Meghan and Prince Harry first met, flaunts wallpaper that might even make the Queen raise an eyebrow. Meghan, however, seemed unfazed, reportedly treating the club as her personal pied-à-terre, with her luggage always in tow. Why settle for a typical hotel when Soho House offers an unmatched blend of luxury and industry connections?

A significant figure in Meghan’s Soho House circle is Marcus Anderson, a Soho House executive and close confidant. Often referred to as Meghan’s “fixer,” Anderson is said to have introduced her to Prince Harry and reportedly coordinated early dates for the couple at Babington House, a posh Soho House outpost in the English countryside. Babington House, while presenting itself as a classic luxury estate, carries a bolder reputation. Behind its traditional wood-paneled walls and crackling fireplaces, it holds an edgy, hedonistic charm. Even Nick Jones, the founder of Soho House, has hinted that Babington is where couples may encounter… other couples. This cozy, rustic setting hides an undercurrent of decadence, where networking and connections reach an entirely different level.

Meghan’s adventures at Soho House extended beyond romance and into her celebrated “girls’ trips,” frequently held at Soho locations or aboard luxury yachts. These outings, captured in meticulously crafted Instagram posts, showcased Meghan’s “living my best life” vibe—a polished brand built on glamour and leisure. For her pre-wedding celebration, there was no place more fitting than Soho Farmhouse, an ultra-exclusive countryside venue frequented by the elite. There, Meghan’s bachelorette event perfectly encapsulated a “down-to-earth” yet lavish charm, set against a backdrop of celebrity-studded surroundings.

Of course, Soho House wouldn’t maintain its status as a cultural hot spot without a swirl of rumors. Behind its cocktail bars and plush lounges, whispers of members dabbling in experimental lifestyles have long floated about, adding to the club’s mystique. Names like designer Paul Lowe and actress Sadie Frost have been loosely associated with the so-called “Soho swinging set,” though whether this is fact or fantasy remains uncertain. Soho House practically invites such speculation, its shadowy corners and suggestive decor sparking countless rumors over the years.

Interestingly, Meghan and Harry’s reputed escapades invite comparisons to another famous royal pair—the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Like Meghan and Harry, they defied royal conventions, sparked scandals, and became legends of gossip. This infamous couple also had a fixer—Scotty Bowers, a Hollywood insider who arranged discreet encounters and later recounted his stories in a memoir filled with tales of Golden Age mischief. What further revelations Soho House holds remains to be seen, but the allure of its secrets promises to keep drawing curiosity and whispers for years to come.

Meghan Markle revealed she ‘felt uncomfortable being out in the world’ when she was a working royal and ‘craved safety’ in a speech at Oprah‘s book event.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, attended her friend Oprah’s book club session at the Godmothers bookstore in Summerland, located just a few miles from where she lives in Montecito, California, on Saturday.

The mother-of-two, who wore a £315 jumpsuit by Club Monaco, was pictured sitting in the front row before taking to the stage to briefly address the group, where she spoke about the solace she has found in bookstores.

According to Town & Country, the Duchess detailed going to a bookstore during her trip to New York in 2019 – when Meghan’s A-List pals threw her a baby shower at one of the most expensive suites at The Mark Hotel in Manhattan.

The Duchess said: ‘For me, sneaking to New York five years ago was a really big deal.

Pictured: Meghan Markle seen on stage at Oprah’s book club event at Godmothers book store in Summerland last Friday

Harry’s memoir and Meghan’s children’s book appear at bookstore

‘I was still so uncomfortable being out in the world. The safety of what I was craving, I knew I could find in a bookstore.’

The Duchess then went on to thank the founders of the Godmothers bookstore Rudolph Walsh and Victoria Jackson for ‘for holding the space for so many people to feel seen through the pages, either in laughter, in grief, in feeling less alone’.

After the event finished, the publication reports Meghan said: ‘Wasn’t that incredible?’

The Duchess is then said to have ‘made a dash for the door’ and told guests: ‘I’ve got to make dinner for the kids.’

Other high-profile guests at Saturday’s event included Glee actress Jane Lynch and author Elizabeth Holmes, who wrote the 2020 book HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style, which featured analysis of Meghan’s wardrobe.

The bookstore is promoting several popular celebrity books including Meghan’s children’s book The Bench and Prince Harry’s memoir Spare, which can be found front-and-centre in the shop, on its ‘hometown heroes’ shelf.

Meghan’s comments on personal safety come after the Mail on Sunday reported how Prince Harry is pressing ahead with his legal battle against the Home Office over his tax­payer-funded security.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received full publicly funded protection before stepping back as working royals and moving to Montecito, California in 2020.

During her speech at the book event, Meghan Markle (pictured with Prince Harry in October 2019) said she ‘craved safety’ and ‘felt uncomfortable being out in the world’ when she was a working royal

Meghan Markle pictured with son Archie and daughter Lilibet at their home in Montecito, California

The couple still receive protection when they return to Britain in specific circumstances but must give 28 days’ notice of their plans.

For the past three years, Prince Harry has been battling to restore his round-the-clock security while in the UK, which is understood to be part of his desire to return to Britain more regularly.

Following the event at Godmothers bookstore on Saturday, psychic medium Laura Lynne Jackson praised Meghan as one of the evening’s ‘light-filled speakers’.

Oprah Winfrey – who was the evening’s main speaker – has been close friends with the Duchess for several years and attended the Royal Wedding in May 2018.

At a launch party for the bookstore last week, Prince Harry dubbed Oprah Winfrey one of his ‘fairy godmothers’, which is said to have inspired the name of the business.

According to Town & Country, the royal couple arrived in a ‘darkened Range Rover’ and warmly greeted other guests – including Ellen DeGeneres, Jane Lynch and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos – at the venue.

Pictured: Meghan Markle seen reading her children’s book The Bench, which is sold at the new Godmothers bookstore

The Sussexes enjoyed an evening with ‘friends and family’ of literary agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsh (left) and cosmetics star Victoria Jackson (right) last week

Town & Country also revealed that Prince Harry, 39, played a part in curating the bookshop’s name, as he had, at his own book party in Beverley Hills, thanked Oprah, Victoria and Jennifer for being his ‘fairy godmothers’. Pictured, decor at the bookshop

After Jennifer and Victoria shared some brief words with their intimate audience, Meghan, 43 – who donned a chic Ralph Lauren top and matching white trousers – was heard hollering out a ‘Woo!’.

Photos from the event show a grinning and glamorous Duchess hugging the talkshow host that interviewed them for their bombshell 2021 broadcast.

Their relationship appears to have grown even stronger over the years after the Sussexes moved into a $14million Montecito mansion, which is located just a stone’s throw from Oprah’s own sprawling home.

Oprah even publicly weighed in on whether she thought they should attend King Charles’ Coronation in May 2023.

‘I think they should do what they feel is best for them and their family. That’s what I think,’ she said on the CBS Mornings show ahead of the event, adding: ‘They haven’t asked me my opinion.’

Harry ultimately attended the Coronation without Meghan and left immediately after the ceremony to return to California.

Pictured: Meghan Markle leaving The Mark Hotel in Manhattan, where her baby shower was held in 2019

Meghan Markle has opened up about how her friends ‘surprised’ her with a ‘beautiful’ baby shower at The Mark Hotel in Manhattan when she was expecting her son Archie (Pictured: The Duchess with friends including Abigail Spencer, Daniel Martin, Misha Nonoo, Serena Williams and Lindsay Roth)

In one photograph Meghan, dressed in a navy blue polka-dot dress, can be seen laughing with her friends

In the couple’s 2022 Netflix docu-series, Meghan opened up about her ‘beautiful’ baby shower in New York.

The Duchess celebrated the impending birth of her son by flying to the Big Apple by private jet in 2019. Around 20 friends attended the five-day celebration, including Serena Williams.

Speaking in the show, Meghan recalled: ‘My friends surprised me with a really beautiful baby shower in New York.

They were like, “We’re going to shower her with love, and shower her baby, and she’s going to survive this and we’re going to get through it with her.”‘

Meanwhile, Meghan’s friend Silver Tree said: ‘It’s like this really magical time of us just celebrating her.’

Serena added: ‘It was just so cool and so fun to try to have an intimate moment.’

Guests attending the event included Meghan’s makeup artist Daniel Martin, her former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer and her former BFF Jessica Mulroney.

Meanwhile Misha Nonoo, Serena Williams and close friend Lindsay Roth can also be seen posing in snaps from the 2019 event.

The Duchess of Sussex has hosted a holiday dinner in Los Angeles for women who have resettled in the US from Afghanistan – and shared her plans for a ‘low-key’ Thanksgiving at her Californian home.

Meghan Markle, 43, joined the charity Mina’s List ahead of next Thursday’s holiday to cook traditional Afghan food.

Speaking to Marie Claire, the Duchess discussed the Archewell Foundation’s Welcome Project and shared insights into how she’ll celebrate the major US celebration with Prince Harry and their children, Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.

Admitting she loved the holiday season, the Duchess revealed that seeing it through the eyes of the King’s grandchildren made it increasingly special, saying ‘every year it gets better.’

Prince Harry’s wife also said she ‘can’t wait to see it through their lens every year.’

Meghan revealed that she’ll enjoy a typically ‘low-key’ Thanksgiving this year, saying she loves the fact her mother, Doria Ragland, lives close to the family in California, making it easy for them to get together.

The Duchess of Sussex created The Welcome Project in 2023 together with the Archewell Foundation, which she set up together with Prince Harry.

The Duchess told the magazine that she hoped the women would find a sense of community in the US, saying: “You miss home, you miss your country, and also can find comfort in the new community that you have here. I’m grateful that we are able to be a part of that community.’

File photo: Meghan Markle cooking with displaced Afghan women, supported by the charity Mina’s List, in February this year; she described her Thanskgiving plans for 2024 as ‘pretty low-key’

The 43-year-old Duchess is expected to celebrate Thanksgiving next week with Prince Harry and their two children Archie, five, and Lilibet, three, at their home in Montecito – she told Marie Claire this week that she enjoyed having her mother, Doria Ragland, nearby for the holiday season

The Duchess said she can’t wait to see the holiday season through ‘the lens’ of her children’s eyes as they grow older

The programme is supposed to create ‘a safe haven and inclusive environment for women who have recently resettled in the US from Afghanistan’, according to a press release by the Archewell Foundation.

Mina’s List, the foundation’s partner, brought together women and girls who prepared traditional Afghan food such as Ashak and Mantuu, both of which are a type of dumpling, with the Duchess.

Meghan has never hid her love of cooking up a storm for Thanksgiving.

In an unearthed post from The Tig archives, her now-defunct lifestyle blog, Meghan offered three of her own recipes for the holiday season to her loyal readers.

And, according to a 2014 Meghan, the menu will leave you ‘the King or Queen of happy bellies & full hearts.’

The recipes, which The Suits star admitted were given to her by ‘Clean Team’ Dr. Alejandro Junger & Dhru Purohit, included a delicious main, salad and healthy dessert.

The British Royal Family member, who married Prince Harry in May 2018, began the post by explaining that she ‘loves’ turkey, but sometimes it’s not always fitting for entertaining a small group.

‘I love a brined, stuffed and roasted turkey as much as anyone, but if you’re just cooking for two, maybe a smaller bird is more up your alley – and coupled with a beautiful side and a delicious dessert, you will be The King or Queen of happy bellies & full hearts,’ Meghan wrote in the introduction.

She called their recipes ‘gobble gobble good cooking,’ and even wrote that there’s no ‘carb coma aftermath’ to the dishes, since they’re ‘clean eats.’

A keen cook, Meghan has previously shared her Thanksgiving recipes, including in a former Tig blog post

She called their recipes ‘gobble gobble good cooking,’ and even wrote that there’s no ‘carb coma aftermath’ to the dishes, since they’re ‘clean eats’

Interestingly enough, Markle was roasting a chicken when Prince Harry proposed to her in 2017

In an unearthed post from The Tig archives, her now-defunct lifestyle blog, Meghan Markle offered three recipes for the holiday to her loyal readers.

The first recipe that Meghan highlighted was an oven roasted chicken breast complete with mushroom and leek gravy – a bit of a different take on a traditional turkey.

She writes that the recipe will serve two people, and it’s quite straightforward – all it takes is 10 minutes to prep and 30 minutes in the oven.

To jazz up the chicken, the recipe called mostly for greens and garnishes like leeks, chopped thyme and chopped parsley.

‘Mushrooms have been shown to boost vitamin D levels, heighten immunity and make a delicious gravy when combined with sautéed leeks and fragrant herbs,’ Meghan wrote about the delicious main course.

‘This would make a great meal anytime of the year, but it’s also a wonderful alternative to a traditional Thanksgiving turkey, in case you didn’t get a free-range turkey this year,’ she added.

And, although Meghan’s blog is now dissolved, the mom-of-two is planning to get back into the lifestyle space with the launch of her brand American Riviera Orchard.

The company launched in March as she sent famous friends like Mindy Kaling and Kris Jenner jars of strawberry jam, but since then, the brand has seemingly gone silent.

The jam was delivered in an aesthetically pleasing bowl of vibrant Sicilian lemons.

However, Meghan has suffered several setbacks in her bid to trademark its name, and it’s unclear when its products will be brought to the public.