The actress and husband Brooklyn Beckham tied the knot in April 2022

Nicola Peltz Beckham. Photo: Max Montgomery

Nicola Peltz Beckham loves that she married a family man.

In a new interview with Nylon, the actress and model, 29, opened up about starting a family with husband Brooklyn Beckham, 24, whom she wed in April 2022.

“I love that he really wants to be a dad,” Nicola told the outlet, also sharing that she wants a big family.

Brooklyn, the son of Victoria and David Beckham, grew up in a big family and is the oldest of four siblings: brothers Romeo, 21, and Cruz, 19, plus little sister Harper Seven, 12. Peltz is also no stranger to big families as she is the youngest of eight.

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Brooklyn Beckham Opens Up About Family Plans with Nicola Peltz: ‘I Could Have Had Kids Yesterday!’

Brooklyn has previously shared his excitement about starting a family, telling PEOPLE in November 2022, “I could have had kids yesterday.”

“Obviously it’s my wife’s body, but I’ve always wanted to have a bunch of kids around. That’s something I really want to do,” he said. “And my dad was young when he had me. He was 23. And I’m 23 now. I’ve always wanted to be a young dad.”

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz attend the Saint Laurent show during Paris Fashion Week.Swan Gallet/Getty

Earlier this month, Nicola talked about the importance of surrounding herself with family in an interview with Byrdie.

“Family is everything to me, and I mean that with my whole heart,” she shared. “I’m so close to mine and Brooklyn’s family and I think there’s no better feeling than knowing you have a strong support system. It’s such a blessing, and I never take it for granted.”

The fashion designer debuted her new look on Monday, Sept. 2 Instagram post from a family vacation to Las Vegas

From left: Cruz, Victoria, David, Harper and Romeo Beckham. Photo: Victoria Beckham/Instagram

Victoria Beckham’s haircut is giving us some serious nostalgia.

On Monday, Sept. 2, the fashion designer, 50, soft launched her latest hair — a near-shoulder length bob. Victoria showed off her fresh look in an Instagram carousel of photos from a recent trip to Las Vegas to celebrate her son, Romeo Beckham’s 22nd birthday.

In the photo, Victoria poses on what appears to be the Las Vegas Strip with her husband David Beckham as they’re surrounded by three of their children: Romeo, Cruz, 19, and Harper Seven, 13. (The couple’s oldest son, 25-year-old Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, didn’t join his family on the trip.)

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Victoria’s normally long hair now just barely brushes her shoulders. She paired her new style with a simple, strapless black dress for the occasion, while husband David, 49, wore a pink silk button-down shirt with the first few buttons open to reveal his chest. The birthday boy Romeo kept things simple with a black shirt and black pants, while Cruz wore a striped button-down and khaki-colored slacks. Meanwhile, Harper rocked a Bruno Mars T-shirt.

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The former pop star’s new style is reminiscent of the ’90s-era bob she sported during her time as a member of the iconic group the Spice Girls. In those days, Victoria cut her hair in a true blunt bob that hit just below her chin. She also favored a darker hair color and wore her locks straight, as was in keeping with the trends of the day.

Her new take on the bob is far more modern — while still being trendy. She’s still parting her hair down the middle, but now she’s styling it in soft waves and opting for a few blonde highlights interwoven into her brunette tresses.

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David Beckham Says Wife Victoria ‘Always Looks Good’: ‘It’s a Problem’

Both then and now, Victoria is a style icon — which is something her husband appreciates about his wife of more than two decades. While speaking at a Bowers & Wilkins event in New York City on Tuesday, Aug. 27, the retired soccer player revealed his wife helps keep him stylish, as well.

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“To be honest, she always looks good. It’s a good problem but it’s a problem,” he said. “She always looks great.”

David added, “She has a huge influence in my style. When I put something on, I know from her reaction whether I need to take it off or whether I need to keep it on.”

The 21-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham is taking after his ink-covered father by going all in with his body art

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In early 2021, Beckham got a tattoo of fiancée Nicola Peltz’s late grandmother’s name, Gina, in honor of the actress’s 26th birthday.

Peltz shared a photo of the tattoo, located on Brooklyn’s upper arm, on her Instagram Story with the caption, “best birthday gift.”

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A Dancer

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This (literally) marked Brooklyn’s 4th tattoo dedicated to his younger sister, Harper Seven. Accompanied by his father, the photographer revisited celebrity favorite Bang Bang Tattoos in New York City to have tattoo artist Mr. K ink the whimsical pointe dancer on the side of his right leg.

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‘MUM’

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Though he missed mom Victoria Beckham’s fall 2018 New York Fashion Week show, he expressed his love and support in another way: a tattoo tribute to his “MUM,” written over a rose-embellished heart.

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‘buster’

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In honor of his longtime nickname, Beckham tattooed “buster” above his belly button — and his father has the same word inked on his neck.

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‘1975’

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He added a tattoo of his father David Beckham’s birth year on the side of his hand.

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His Siblings’ Birth Years

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To further express his family love, Beckham had his siblings’ (Romeo, Cruz and Harper) birth years inked above his elbow.

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Cupid

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The photographer chose a painful spot for this romantic tattoo: his sternum. Doctor Woo hooked him up with the cherub preparing to shoot his arrow.

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‘brothers in arms’

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Text reading, “brothers in arms” sits beneath the camera on his arm.

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‘Seven,’ ‘7’ & ‘Mama’s Boy’

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In honor of his father’s soccer jersey number and his sister, Harper Seven, Beckham had “Seven” tattooed on the outside of his wrist, and a numerical seven inked on his left pinky. Sticking to the text theme, he went on to get a tribute to his mother inscribed over his heart. It reads, “Mama’s Boy.”

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‘Made in England’

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One of Bekcham’s first texted- based additions was the phrase “Made in England” along the outside of his left foot.

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Rose

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He tapped artist Mark Mahoney for a rose going up his left ribcage.

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Eagle

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A hand tattoo was a bold choice for a tattoo novice, but clearly Brooklyn is as serious as his dad about his body art, getting a very detailed eagle on his left hand.

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Compass

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A compass takes up real estate on his left forearm.

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Camera

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He paid homage to his chosen profession, getting a hyperrealistic camera inked on his inner left bicep by Doctor Woo.

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Native American Chief

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For his first tattoo, Brooklyn took a cue from his dad, heading to the same artist David Beckham regularly uses, Mark Mahoney, and getting the same controversial image of a Native American chief in a feathered headdress on his forearm.

The model shared an image of the winged cross tattoo on his Instagram story on Thursday

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Like father, like son! Romeo Beckham showed off his new tattoo featuring a cross and angel wings that is just like his father David Beckham’s own body art.

The model, 19, debuted two new tattoos on his Instagram story on Thursday. He posted one picture of his neck and another of his hand featuring a bird with the phrase, “Lead with love” below it.

Romeo shouted out celebrity tattoo artist Dr. Woo for inking him once again, writing “@_DR_WOO_ MASTERPIECE ONCE AGAIN.”

His father has more than 60 tattoos, one of which is Romeo’s name which is located just under the soccer star’s crucifix, according to Men’s Health.

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Whoa, Nelly! David Beckham Gets Another Tattoo On His Neck

This is not the first time that the father-son duo has taken style inspiration from each other.

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Last year, Romeo posted a photo on Instagram of himself and his father relaxing on a couch while sporting matching bleached hair.

He captioned the image with a simple black heart emoji while his mom also posted the image, writing, “Family time @davidbeckham @romeobeckham x.”

The former soccer star — who famously sported bleached blonde hair in the late 1990s — teased Romeo about his choice of hairstyle in July.

David Beckham Jokes About Sons Romeo, 18, and Cruz, 16, Copying His ’90s Hairstyle

In July, he posted an Instagram photo with Romeo and his brother Cruz, and wrote in the caption, “Sometimes the boys need reminding who did it first in the 90’s by the look on their faces they are not to pleased about it  #DadDidItFirst  @joshwoodcolour  @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham “

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Romeo has since ditched the blonde hairdo and gone back to his roots with a brown buzz cut.

In November, he made his red carpet debut with girlfriend Mia Regan at British Fashion Awards after two years of dating.

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.